Nightwatching

Synopsis

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.

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Reviews

"Intriguing, revelatory... Not just Greenaway's best film in years, but one of his best films, period"

CRITICS' CHOICE
TREVOR JOHNSTON, TIME OUT

"Peter Greenaway returns to form... Martin Freeman is outstanding... the visuals are ravishing and the premise intriguing."

EMPIRE

"A muscular return to form for Greenaway... Intriguing and visually sumptuous... Freeman is the real revelation."

THE TIMES PLAYLIST

"gorgeous scene-setting, keen intelligence and great originality... a rollicking good watch."

FILM OF THE WEEK
ANDREW O'HAGAN