# Nightwatching (2007)

> A master painter turns a prestigious commission into a visual accusation against Amsterdam's ruling elite, sacrificing his security and status in the process.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2634

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Peter Greenaway
- Cast: Martin Freeman, Emily Holmes, Eva Birthistle, Jodhi May, Toby Jones, Jonathan Holmes, Michael Teigen, Kevin McNulty
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446750/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, theatrical, oppressive, art house film night, historical drama marathon

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