Rembrandt

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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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Creators

Charles Matton

director

Charles Matton

writer

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Sylvie Matton

writer

Cast

Klaus Maria Brandauer actor Romane Bohringer actor Jean Rochefort actor Johanna ter Steege actor

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Olivier Brocheriou actor

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Jean-Philippe Écoffey actor

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Caroline van Houten actor Richard Bohringer actor

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Franck de la Personne actor Jacques Spiesser actor Caroline Silhol actor

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Nick Palliser actor

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François Delaive actor

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Léonard Matton actor

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Aymeric Demarigny actor

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Jean O'Cottrell actor

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Jules Matton actor

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Christian Chevreuse actor

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Guillaume Beaufort actor

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Björn Jung actor