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About
Rembrandt's J'Accuse is an essayistic documentary in which Greenaway's fierce criticism of today's visual illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's Night Watch. Greenaway explains the background, the context, the conspiracy, the murder and the motives of all its 34 painted characters who have conspired to kill for their combined self-advantage. Greenaway leads us through Rembrandt's paintings into 17th century Amsterdam. He paints a world that is democratic in principle, but is almost entirely ruled by twelve families. The notion exists of these regents as charitable and compassionate beings. But reality was different.
Nightwatching
A theatrical, ironic costume drama about Rembrandt, his wifes and a murder plot in 'the Night Watch', the painting that made him famous and ruined him.
Credits
Directed by Peter Greenaway (The Tulse Luper Suitcases, The Cook The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover)
Martin Freeman (Love Actually, The Office)
Emily Holmes (Into the West)
Toby Jones (Infamous, Finding Neverland)
A Submarine/ Kasander/ VPRO/ WDR/ARTE France/ YLE production
Specs
Video: PAL
Region code: 2 (PAL)
Picture format: 16-9
Language:English
Video duration: 138 + 88 minutes
Distributor: Video/Film Express
Press
"'Rembrandt's J'Accuse' is an enthralling docudrama with juicy conspiracy theories and forensic investigations worthy of top-tier TV crime drama"
Variety
"It's continuously fascinating.. 'Rembrandt's J'Accuse' combines all of Greenaway's cinematic and artistic preoccupations... It's a very unique trip through art history"
Screen Daily
"An appreciation of art isn't necessary to enjoy 'Rembrandt's J'Accuse'"
Hollywood Reporter
Photos by Victor Arnolds.
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