Essential
Essential is a feature film. directed by Jef Verheyen. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Julien Schoenaerts
Synopsis
Essentieel (1964) is a short experimental film made by Belgian abstract painter Jef Verheyen in collaboration with poet Paul De Vree. A cinematic equivalent of Verheyen’s attempts in representing the warmth and vibrations of light in his monochrome or ‘essentialist’ paintings of the late 1950s and 1960s, the film plays on the tensions between abstract color surfaces and natural elements.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essential about?
Essentieel (1964) is a short experimental film made by Belgian abstract painter Jef Verheyen in collaboration with poet Paul De Vree. A cinematic equivalent of Verheyen’s attempts in representing...
Who directed Essential?
Essential was directed by Jef Verheyen.
How long is Essential?
Essential has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Essential?
The main cast of Essential includes Julien Schoenaerts.