NIGHTWATCHING (2007)
A film by Peter Greenaway
From Peter Greenaway, one of the most inventive, ambitious and
controversial film-makers of our time, comes a thrilling period
drama, told in explicit detail with customary irony and wit, that
explores the romantic and professional life of the great Dutch
painter Rembrandt, and the mystery surrounding the creation of his
1642 masterpiece , 'The Night Watch'.
Featuring impressive performances from a cast that includes Martin
Freeman (THE OFFICE) in a remarkable leading role as the wry,
lusty Rembrandt, Eva Birthistle (THE CHILDREN) as his young
wife Saskia, Jodhi May (EMMA) as his seductive maid, Toby
Jones (FROST/NIXON) and Natalie Press (MY SUMMER OF
LOVE), NIGHTWATCHING unravels a fascinating conspiracy in
sumptuous detail whilst displaying all Greenaway’s regular
fascinations with sex and death.
TWO-DISC SPECIAL EDITION, including Peter Greenaway’s
feature documentary REMBRANDT’S J’ACCUSE (100 mins)
“Intriguing, revelatory… Not just Greenaway’s best film in years, but one of his
best films, period” CRITICS’ CHOICE 4 STARS
TIME OUT
“Peter Greenaway returns to form… Martin Freeman is outstanding… the
visuals are ravishing” 4 STARS
EMPIRE
“affecting, challenging… Fiercely intelligent performances”
Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN
“Richly layered and visually sumptuous” 4 STARS
THE TIMES
“great originality…A rollicking
EVENING STANDARD
good watch” FILM OF THE WEEK 4 STARS
WINNER - Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award and the Open Award - Venice Film
Festival 2007
Bonus Features:
• Rembrandt’s J’Accuse (100 mins) documentary feature by Peter Greenaway
• Interviews with Peter Greenaway, Martin Freeman, Eva Birthistle and Jodhi May
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 136 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 anamorphic
Audio: Dolby Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: UK, The Netherlands, France, Canada and Poland
Language: English
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM609
Barcode: 5060126870609