Rembrandt
1936
Rated NR
· ⭐ 6.6 · Votes: 24
“He knew all women! Their lives...Loves...Their souls!”
This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642 when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656 he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year 1669 physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed.