Lowlands
Originally released in 2009. Lowlands is a documentary film. directed by Peter Thompson. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Lowlands explores the fragility of domestic and creative life in time of war. Its focus is Catharina Bolnes, wife and widow of 17th century painter, Johannes Vermeer of Delft. The film explores her struggle to ensure the family’s survival during the France-Netherlands War (1672-1675), and the bankruptcy she declares after Vermeer’s death leaves her with no income and ten minor children. The film is built from varied sources including paintings of Catharina by Vermeer; etchings depicting Louis XIV’s policy of rape warfare; reenactments of legal depositions by the Vermeer family about domestic violence, forged paintings and bankruptcy; archival b/w films taken in Delft during WWII; contemporary color footage tracking the movements of Louis XIV’s army near Delft in 1672; a deposition by a perpetrator of rape warfare at the Criminal Tribunal in the Hague in 1996….
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2009
17 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowlands about?
Lowlands explores the fragility of domestic and creative life in time of war. Its focus is Catharina Bolnes, wife and widow of 17th century painter, Johannes Vermeer of Delft. The film explores her...
Who directed Lowlands?
Lowlands was directed by Peter Thompson.
How long is Lowlands?
Lowlands has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Lowlands released?
Lowlands was released on January 1, 2009 in theaters.