Movie "Nightwatching" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Nightwatching"

With the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt's birth in 2006, NIGHTWATCHING is truly a feast for the senses. Extravagant, suspenseful and sensuously beautiful, the mystery behind the extraordinary artist's infamous painting is perfectly explored by one of the most iconic Directors of our time - Peter Greenaway. The year 1642 marks the turning point in the life of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt, turning him from a wealthy respected celebrity into a discredited pauper. At the insistence of his pregnant wife Saskia, Rembrandt has reluctantly agreed to paint the Amsterdam Musketeer Militia in a group portrait that will later become to be known as The Nightwatch. He soon discovers that there is a conspiracy afoot with the Amsterdam merchants playing at soldiers maneuvering for financial advantage and personal power in, that time, the richest city in the Western World. Rembrandt stumbles on a foul murder. Confident in the birth of a longed-for son and heir, Rembrandt is determined to expose the conspiring murderers and builds his accusation meticulously in the form of the commissioned painting, uncovering the seamy and hypocritical side to Dutch Society in the Golden Age. Rembrandt's great good fortune turns. Saskia dies. Rembrandt reveals the accusation of murder in the painting and the conspirators plan revenge. They set out to discredit him at home and abroad. They plant a treacherous mistress, Geertje, to seduce him. They try to blind him. They plan his social and financial ruin, and to create the circumstances for his slide into penury, insult his young mistress Hendrickje, conspire to destroy his son, and bring Rembrandt to his knees. The bold and courageous painting of the Nightwatch, exceptional in aesthetics and content, is Rembrandt's most celebrated painting, it consolidated his reputation as a master-painter but it also destroyed him socially and financially.

Starring actors in "Nightwatching" movie:

Martin Freeman as a character Rembrandt van Rijn Martin Freeman also starred in the next movies: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" in a role of Arthur Dent; "Confetti" in a role of Matt; "The All Together" in a role of Chris Ashworth; "Breaking and Entering" in a role of Sandy; "Hot Fuzz" in a role of Met Sergeant; "Dedication" in a role of Jeremy; "Love Actually" in a role of John; "The Good Night" in a role of Gary; "The Old Curiosity Shop" in a role of Mr. Codlin;

Emily Holmes as a character Hendrickje Emily Holmes also starred in the next movies: "The Wicker Man" in a role of Station Wagon Mom;

Michael Teigen as a character Carel Fabritius Michael Teigen also starred in the next movies: "Good Luck Chuck" in a role of DJ; "BloodRayne II: Deliverance" in a role of Slime Bag Franson; "Snow Buddies" in a role of Deputy Dan; "Mail Order Bride" in a role of Joe - the One Eyed Cowboy; "Santa Buddies" in a role of Deputy Dan; "Angel and the Badman" in a role of Telegraph Operator; "Stoic" in a role of Guard #4;

Christopher Britton as a character Rombout Kemp Christopher Britton also starred in the next movies: "Silent Hill" in a role of Adam;

Michael Culkin as a character Herman Wormskerck Michael Culkin also starred in the next movies: "Outlaw" in a role of Barrister; "Candyman" in a role of Professor Philip Purcell; "Immortal Beloved" in a role of Jakob Hotscevar; "Dorian Gray" in a role of Lord Radley; "Boogie Woogie" in a role of Beth's Father;

Harry Ferrier as a character Carl Hasselburg Harry Ferrier starred only in the movie "Nightwatching"

Jonathan Holmes as a character Ferdinand Bol Jonathan Holmes also starred in the next movies: "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" in a role of Ambassador to Bulovia;

Toby Jones as a character Gerard Dou Toby Jones also starred in the next movies: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in a role of Dobby the House Elf; "The Painted Veil" in a role of Waddington; "Infamous" in a role of Truman Capote; "Amazing Grace" in a role of Duke of Clarence; "The Mist" in a role of Ollie; "St. Trinian's" in a role of Bursar; "City of Ember" in a role of Barton Snode; "The Old Curiosity Shop" in a role of Daniel Quilp; "Creation" in a role of Thomas Huxley;

Kacper Kasiecki as a character Titus Kacper Kasiecki starred only in the movie "Nightwatching"

Adam Kotz as a character Willem van Ruytenburgh Adam Kotz also starred in the next movies: "Secret Passage" in a role of Inquisitor; "The Last King of Scotland" in a role of Dr. David Merrit;

Adrian Lukis as a character Frans Banning Cocq Adrian Lukis also starred in the next movies: "7 Seconds" in a role of Vanderbrink; "A Caribbean Mystery" in a role of Tim Kendal;

Maciej Marczewski as a character Cocq's brother-in-law Clem Maciej Marczewski starred only in the movie "Nightwatching"

Richard McCabe as a character Bloefeldt Richard McCabe also starred in the next movies: "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" in a role of Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate; "Notting Hill" in a role of Tony; "The Duchess" in a role of Sir James Hare;

Kevin McNulty as a character Engelen Kevin McNulty also starred in the next movies: "Fantastic Four" in a role of Jimmy O'Hoolihan; "Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical" in a role of Mayor Harris MacDonald; "John Tucker Must Die" in a role of Basketball Coach; "Code Name: The Cleaner" in a role of Doctor Soames; "Timecop" in a role of Parker; "Toxic Skies" in a role of Mayor Jim Tanner; "The Seamstress" in a role of Collier Gatier;

Rafal Mohr as a character Cocq's nephew Floris Rafal Mohr also starred in the next movies: "Summer Love aka Dead Man's Bounty" in a role of The Shop Assistant;