Overview
Young and talented Han van Meegeren is a rebel in the early 1920's Amsterdam art-scene. Because he paints in the style of his idols Rembrandt and Vermeer, critics find his work old-fashioned and they call him a copycat. Just to prove a point, he produces a fake Vermeer and tries to pass it off as a real one. It works. Instead of revealing the truth and thereby embarrassing the art world, he continues to make money off of his many forgeries. Soon he is caught in a web of lies and deceit, and his life spins out of control. Then one day, high ranking Nazi Hermann Göring knocks on his door, looking for a Vermeer for his private collection...
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed A Real Vermeer?
A Real Vermeer was directed by Rudolf van den Berg.
What was the budget and revenue for A Real Vermeer?
The official budget was $4,700,000 and the movie went on to gross $0 worldwide.
Where was A Real Vermeer produced?
It was produced by companies including Rinkel Film, Fu Works, Cadenza Films, Living Stone, Tarantula in Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
A Real Vermeer Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of A Real Vermeer wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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