Goltzius & the Pelican Company
Synopsis
Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more celebrated during his life, Goltzius seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books. In return, he promises him an extraordinary book of pictures of illustrating the Old Testament’s biblical stories. Erotic tales of Lot and his daughters, David and Bathsheba, Samson and Deliah and John the Baptist and Salome. To tempt the Margrave further, Goltzius and his printing company will offer to perform dramatisations of these erotic stories for his court.
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Top Cast
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F. Murray Abraham
The Margrave
Ramsey Nasr
Hendrick Goltzius
Kate Moran
Adaela
Pippo Delbono
Samuel van Gouda
Giulio Berruti
Thomas Boethius
Lars Eidinger
Amos Quadfrey
Anne Louise Hassing
Susannah
Flavio Parenti
Eduard
Vincent Riotta
Ricardo del Monte
Francesco De Vito
Rabbi Moab
Maaike Neuville
Isadora
Lisette Malidor
Ebola
Halina Reijn
Portia
Stefano Scherini
Johannes Cleaver
Hendrik Aerts
Strachey
Duško Valentić
Priest 1
Samir Vujčić
Priest 2
Goran Bogdan
Gottlieb
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nederlands Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 4, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Score
- Marco Robino
- Original Title
- Goltzius & the Pelican Company
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Croatia, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Film and Music Entertainment, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, MP Films, Catherine Dussart Productions, Inspire Pictures, Kasander Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Marco Robino
Reinier van Brummelen
Elmer Leupen
Kees Kasander, Mike Downey, Catherine Dussart, Suza Horvat, Phil Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Greenaway
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writer
Marco Robino
Original Music Composer
Ben Zuydwijk
Production Design
Marrit van der Burgt
Costume Design
Reinier van Brummelen
Director of Photography
Elmer Leupen
Editor
Blanka Budak
Costume Design
Kees Kasander
Producer
Mike Downey
Producer
Catherine Dussart
Producer
Suza Horvat
Producer
Igor A. Nola
Producer
Sam Taylor
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Goltzius & the Pelican Company about?
Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more celebrated during his life, Goltzius seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books. In return, he promises him an extraordinary book of pictures of illustrating the Old Testament’s biblical stories. Erotic tales of Lot and his daughters, David and Bathsheba, Samson and Deliah and John the Baptist and Salome. To tempt the Margrave further, Goltzius and his printing company will offer to perform dramatisations of these erotic stories for his court.
Who directed Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
Goltzius & the Pelican Company was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
The principal cast of Goltzius & the Pelican Company includes F. Murray Abraham, Ramsey Nasr, Kate Moran, Pippo Delbono, Giulio Berruti.
When was Goltzius & the Pelican Company released and how long is it?
Goltzius & the Pelican Company was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goltzius & the Pelican Company was composed by Marco Robino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
Goltzius & the Pelican Company holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).