Peter Greenaway's Nightwatching

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There are those who think PG's films are pretentious drivel and want to leave 5 minutes after they start.
If you are one of those I don't think this film will convert you.
It is what I take to be one of the "hidden" stories or meanings behind paintings of which PG has done several as "live" performances.
IT stars Martin Freeman completely unrecognisable from his days in The Office (British version) as Rembrandt.
IT is bawdy, dirty and conveys the spirit of the age whilst still looking completely unreal.
I won't give away what is within the painting or how it comes to be but if you like Greenaway then this is 2 hours plus that is well spent.
As you might expect the music is fitted like a ballet score and the usual group scenes are cut by passing people and crowds and twice by a herd of cows.
There is a lot of swearing and nudity.
Toucan equally read it as a discussion on the nature of reality which makes more sense of the UN reality of many scenes or or the meaning of art.
Quite specific in this case or in general.
Beautifully lit and photographed.
Especially the faces.
You will know whether or not you want to see this film so all I can really say is"HEY... it's released".
In fact it may not be released yet as this was part of the Brisbane International Film Festival.
Well, it'll be out soon then!!!

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Topic - Peter Greenaway's Nightwatching - dave c 07:33:04 08/04/08 (10)

Actually... - Harmonia 21:04:01 08/04/08 (4)

"Nightwatching" can't be too far away, especially if you live in Africa, Mongolia, or Ukraine. Plus, there's a book ! - Bambi B 08:24:05 08/05/08 (3)

BTW, there is a... - Harmonia 08:40:23 08/06/08 (1)

BTW, there is an official Peter Greenaway site. - Bambi B 17:10:29 08/06/08 (0)

LOL! Africa, Mongolia, or Ukraine. - Harmonia 12:31:24 08/05/08 (0)

RE: Peter Greenaway's Nightwatching - Duilawyer 18:23:12 08/04/08 (0)

Thanks I will look for it - PhilJ 09:33:01 08/04/08 (1)

I LOVE Draughtman's Contract. - Harmonia 21:02:47 08/04/08 (0)

Peter Greenaway: "Prospero's Books" - Bambi B 08:42:49 08/04/08 (1)

please release me, let me... - dave c 15:20:23 08/04/08 (0)

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