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201995 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

My Rembrandt

201995 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

High-stakes auctions reveal the intense passion of collectors and art enthusiasts for Rembrandt's masterpieces in the art market.

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Oeke Hoogendijk

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High-stakes auctions reveal the intense passion of collectors and art enthusiasts for Rembrandt's masterpieces in the art market.

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Oeke Hoogendijkdirector

Oeke Hoogendijkwriter

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Art dealer Jan Six stands at the center of a high-stakes auction in Amsterdam, where Rembrandt's masterpieces draw intense interest. "My Rembrandt" follows the dynamics of the art market, featuring collectors like J. Paul Getty and their emotional investments in these iconic works. The film presents personal stories and significant events that reveal the lengths individuals will go to acquire these paintings. It questions the value and ownership of art in contemporary society.

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