# Tim's Vermeer (2013)

> An inventor’s meticulous attempt to recreate Vermeer’s painting process becomes a lively meditation on technology, genius, and what makes art meaningful.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/122929

## Facts

- Runtime: 80 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Teller
- Cast: Tim Jenison, Penn Jillette, Martin Mull, Teller, Philip Steadman, David Hockney, Colin Blakemore
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3089388/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: curious, witty, thoughtful, museum day, creative inspiration

## Synopsis

An inventor embarks on a quest to unlock the secrets of a master painter's technique.

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