CLOSE TO VERMEER
Netherlands 2023 – Director: Suzanne Raes – Original language: Dutch, English, German – Subtitles: English – Length: 78 min.
What makes a true Jan Vermeer? Gregor Weber, a renowned Vermeer expert, is curating the biggest exhibition ever of the most famous Dutch Baroque painter at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Visiting international museums and art experts, he gradually assembles the paintings. A very personal and intimate look at the artist and the question of originality. Veronica Loebner
Biography
Suzanne Raes
The Dutch filmmaker studied cultural studies in Amsterdam and worked as an editor for television programmes. Since 2001 she has been working as an independent documentary film director.
Filmography
QUID PRO QUO, NL 2015, 49 min.
THE RAINBOW WARRIORS OF WAIHKEKE ISLAND, NL 2009, 89 min.
THE HOUSE OF HRISSTINA, NL 2007, 49 min.
English/Original Title: DICHT BIJ VERMEER. Camera: Victor Horstink. Sound: Alex Booy. Editing: Noud Holtman. Music: Alex Simu. Production: Docmakers. Producer: Ilja Roomans. Distribution: Neue Visionen Filmverleih GmbH
