Views on Vermeer: 12 Short Stories


1h 9m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Part critique and part historical investigation of seventeenth-century Dutch baroque painter Johannes Vermeer. He is most known for his exquisite scenes of middle class life. Despite the fact he has only 36 known works, Vermeer has a legion of 21st century devotees. Here, twelve steadfast Vermeer-ip

Film Details

Also Known As
Views on Vermeer, Views on Vermeer: Twelve Short Stories
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Algemeene Vereniging Radio Omroep (Avro); Cobo Fund

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 9m

Synopsis

Part critique and part historical investigation of seventeenth-century Dutch baroque painter Johannes Vermeer. He is most known for his exquisite scenes of middle class life. Despite the fact he has only 36 known works, Vermeer has a legion of 21st century devotees. Here, twelve steadfast Vermeer-iphiles trace the old master's influence through their own work, revealing Vermeer's lasting imprint on today's culture.

Film Details

Also Known As
Views on Vermeer, Views on Vermeer: Twelve Short Stories
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Algemeene Vereniging Radio Omroep (Avro); Cobo Fund

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 9m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (Next) April 29-May 9, 2010.)