“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
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.
SPECIAL EDITION 2-DISC EDITION including Peter Greenaway's feature documentary REMBRANDT'S J'ACCUSE (100 minutes). Other bonus features include interviews with Peter Greenaway, Martin Freeman, Eva Birthistle and Jodhi May.
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