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An artist is suspected of selling a valuable painting to the Nazis, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.An artist is suspected of selling a valuable painting to the Nazis, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.An artist is suspected of selling a valuable painting to the Nazis, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe main characters represent actual persons: Han van Meegeren, Joseph Piller, Johanna Oerlemans, Dirk Hannema. However the movie frequently diverges from historical facts:
- The most important gap is the trial: actually, Van Meegeren painted the Vermeer-style frame ("Jesus among the Doctors") for the trial, in the presence of court-appointed witnesses. He thus demonstrated the other alleged Vermeers were also fake and was charged with forgery and fraud, a much lesser offense than collaboration with the enemy. He was hence never sentenced to death, just to one year imprisonment.
- Joseph Piller arrested van Meegeren but did not act as his attorney.
- Van Meegeren was jailed in May 1945, released in Jan. or Feb. 1946 (after finishing the above-mentioned painting) and stood trial in Oct. and Nov. 1947. He was not detained in the attic of Goudstikker art gallery but mainly in the nearby HQ of Military Command.
- He did not sign his book for Hitler. However, according to the book the movie is partly based on, van Meegeren was a fascist sympathizer and did send an admiring note to Hitler in 1942.
- There are many exaggerations about characters and situations, notably Piller's and Dekker's methods as well as the feud between the Military and the Ministry of Justice.
- GoofsThe Colonel is wearing three stars (pips) on his shoulder which denotes the rank of Captain. He should be wearing one crown and two stars.
- Quotes
Esper Dekker: Not that I didn't enjoy it, but what the hell did we just do?
- Crazy creditsBefore end credits, Han Van Meegeren is shown seated painting along with a series of his forged paintings.
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Great performances made this watchable
It was the two main actors, Claes Bang and Guy Pearce that made this historical film a watchable event. I really enjoyed it. The film is more of a drama/thriller than a bio movie which elevates it a little better than a boring bio feature. There was a touch of humor there and there which lifted the mood a bit which I appreciated throughout the film. A good watch if you are into historical dramas or have a interest in the art world. 7 stars.
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- Feb 23, 2021
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Son Vermeer
- Filming locations
- Eltham Palace, Court Road, Eltham, London, England, UK(Dirk Hannema's Gallery)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $685,380
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $225,691
- Nov 22, 2020
- Gross worldwide
- $884,710
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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