Essential
Essentieel
Synopsis
Essentieel (1964) is a short experimental film made by Belgian abstract painter Jef Verheyen in collaboration with poet Paul De Vree. A cinematic equivalent of Verheyen’s attempts in representing the warmth and vibrations of light in his monochrome or ‘essentialist’ paintings of the late 1950s and 1960s, the film plays on the tensions between abstract color surfaces and natural elements.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul De Vree, Jef Verheyen
- Original Title
- Essentieel
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, French, German
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul De Vree, Jef Verheyen
Department Leadership Roster
Paul De Vree
Director
Jef Verheyen
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What is Essential about?
Essentieel (1964) is a short experimental film made by Belgian abstract painter Jef Verheyen in collaboration with poet Paul De Vree. A cinematic equivalent of Verheyen’s attempts in representing the warmth and vibrations of light in his monochrome or ‘essentialist’ paintings of the late 1950s and 1960s, the film plays on the tensions between abstract color surfaces and natural elements.
Who directed Essential?
Essential was directed by Paul De Vree, Jef Verheyen.
Who stars in Essential?
The principal cast of Essential includes Julien Schoenaerts.
When was Essential released and how long is it?
Essential was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 20m.