Nellie
Synopsis
Transporting the viewer to a very different time and place, Nellie is inspired by the life of Cornelia van Rijn, Rembrandt's illegitimate daughter, who at the age of sixteen emigrated to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). Little is known about Cornelia's life; no portraits of her are known to exist. But this omission from the history books was for the artist an opportunity to give her imagination free reign. With this unsettling work Tan offers a touching homage to a forgotten woman, whose 'suspended history' becomes activated again.
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- Director
- Fiona Tan
- Original Title
- Nellie
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
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What is Nellie about?
Transporting the viewer to a very different time and place, Nellie is inspired by the life of Cornelia van Rijn, Rembrandt's illegitimate daughter, who at the age of sixteen emigrated to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). Little is known about Cornelia's life; no portraits of her are known to exist. But this omission from the history books was for the artist an opportunity to give her imagination free reign. With this unsettling work Tan offers a touching homage to a forgotten woman, whose 'suspended history' becomes activated again.
Who directed Nellie?
Nellie was directed by Fiona Tan.
Who stars in Nellie?
The principal cast of Nellie includes Teuntje Post.
When was Nellie released and how long is it?
Nellie was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 3m.