Rembrandt
Synopsis
This French-German-Dutch biopic on the life of 17th century Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is told in flashbacks from the point-of-view of the aged artist. Soon after establishing his career as a painter in Amsterdam, he marries the radiant Saskia. As he makes a name for himself, he can soon afford to buy a large house by teaching wealthy aristocrats how to paint. However, the couple's happiness is short-lived; Saskia dies soon after bearing their son, Titus. Crushed, van Rijn seeks comfort first in the arms of his maid Geertje and then with his second wife, Hendrickje, who gives birth to a daughter. In spite of his genius, van Rijn's determinedly eccentric behavior alienates the very members of the elite who were paying his bills. At one point, the artist's home and belongings, including many of his paintings, are seized and sold for humiliatingly low prices in a rigged auction.
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OFFICIAL TRAILER | Rembrandt (Encore Screenings 2019)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-21
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Klaus Maria Brandauer
Rembrandt van Rijn
Romane Bohringer
Hendrickje Stoffels
Jean Rochefort
Nicolaes Tulp
Johanna ter Steege
Saskia Uylenburgh
Olivier Brocheriou
Marten Soolmans
Jean-Philippe Écoffey
Jan Six
Caroline van Houten
Geertje Direx
Richard Bohringer
Le prêcheur
Franck de la Personne
Hendrick Uylenburgh
Jacques Spiesser
Joost Van den Vondel
Caroline Silhol
Maria Tesselschade
Nick Palliser
Constantin Huygens
François Delaive
Govaert Flinck
Léonard Matton
Titus Van Rijn
Aymeric Demarigny
Carel Fabritius
Jean O'Cottrell
Le notaire de Rembrandt
Jules Matton
Titus Van Rijn (6 / 7 ans), Rembrandt enfance (8 ans)
Christian Chevreuse
Harmen Becker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Matton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Matton, Sylvie Matton
- Original Score
- Nicolas Matton, Hervé Postic
- Original Title
- Rembrandt
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Matton
Charles Matton, Sylvie Matton
Nicolas Matton, Hervé Postic
Pierre Dupouey
François Gédigier, Charles Matton, Sylvie Matton
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Matton
Director
François Gédigier
Editor
Charles Matton
Editor
Nicolas Matton
Original Music Composer
Sylvie Matton
Editor
Hervé Postic
Original Music Composer
Pierre Dupouey
Director of Photography
Charles Matton
Writer
Sylvie Matton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rembrandt
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What is Rembrandt about?
This French-German-Dutch biopic on the life of 17th century Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is told in flashbacks from the point-of-view of the aged artist. Soon after establishing his career as a painter in Amsterdam, he marries the radiant Saskia. As he makes a name for himself, he can soon afford to buy a large house by teaching wealthy aristocrats how to paint. However, the couple's happiness is short-lived; Saskia dies soon after bearing their son, Titus. Crushed, van Rijn seeks comfort first in the arms of his maid Geertje and then with his second wife, Hendrickje, who gives birth to a daughter. In spite of his genius, van Rijn's determinedly eccentric behavior alienates the very members of the elite who were paying his bills. At one point, the artist's home and belongings, including many of his paintings, are seized and sold for humiliatingly low prices in a rigged auction.
Who directed Rembrandt?
Rembrandt was directed by Charles Matton.
Who stars in Rembrandt?
The principal cast of Rembrandt includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Romane Bohringer, Jean Rochefort, Johanna ter Steege, Olivier Brocheriou.
When was Rembrandt released and how long is it?
Rembrandt was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Rembrandt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rembrandt was composed by Nicolas Matton, Hervé Postic.