Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! - 2009

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.

86min
2009
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

Cast

Peter Greenaway profile picturePeter GreenawayHimself / Public Prosecutor
Jodhi May profile pictureJodhi MayGeertje
Emily Holmes profile pictureEmily HolmesHendrickje
Jonathan Holmes profile pictureJonathan HolmesFerdinand Bol
Michael Teigen profile pictureMichael TeigenCarel Fabritius

About Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!

Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! 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.

Runtime: 86min

Extra details

Original Title: Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!
Original Language: English
Directed By: Peter Greenaway
Production Companies
ARTEYLESubmarineWDRVPRO