The read
It runs a compact 26m.
Synopsis
The theme of death is heavily interwoven in Smolder’s surreal salute to Belgian painter Antoine Wiertz, a Hieronymus Bosch-type artist whose work centered on humans in various stages in torment, as depicted in expansive canvases with gore galore. Smolders has basically taken a standard documentary and chopped it up, using quotes from the long-dead artist, and periodic statements by a historian (Smolders) filling in a few bits of Wiertz’ life.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Olivier SmoldersDirector
- Johan Van den DriesscheDirector
Cast
- Christian CourtoisAntoine Wiertz
- Alexandre von Sivers(voice)
- Lémi CétolLe guide
- Catherine AymerieLa jeune femme
- De Pauw BarbaraLa petite fille
Themes
painterhieronymus boschshort film