Movie
Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!
6.7/10
2008
1h 40m
en
Documentary
Mystery
Overview
J'accuse is an 'essay-istic' documentary in which Greenaway's fierce criticism of today's visual illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's Nightwatch. 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. However, reality was different.
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writers
Peter Greenaway
Movie Information
Release Date
October 4, 2008
Runtime
1h 40m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
22
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