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The Last Vermeer

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.4K
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Guy Pearce, Claes Bang, and Vicky Krieps in The Last Vermeer (2019)
While Joseph Piller (Bang), a Dutch Jew, was fighting in the Resistance during the Second World War, the witty, debonair aesthete, Han van Meegeren (Pearce) was hosting hedonistic soirées and selling Dutch art treasures to Hermann Goring and other top Nazis. Following the war, Piller becomes an investigator assigned the task of identifying and redistributing stolen art, resulting in the flamboyant van Meegeren being accused of collaboration - a crime punishable by death. But, despite mounting evidence, Piller, with the aid of his assistant (Krieps), becomes increasingly convinced of Han's innocence and finds himself in the unlikely position of fighting to save his life.
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An artist is suspected of selling a valuable painting to the Nazis, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.An artist is suspected of selling a valuable painting to the Nazis, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.An artist is suspected of selling a valuable painting to the Nazis, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.

IMDb RATING
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3.4K
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  • Director
    • Dan Friedkin
  • Writers
    • John Orloff(screenplay by)
    • Mark Fergus(screenplay by)
    • Hawk Ostby(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Guy Pearce
    • Claes Bang
    • Vicky Krieps
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  • Director
    • Dan Friedkin
  • Writers
    • John Orloff(screenplay by)
    • Mark Fergus(screenplay by)
    • Hawk Ostby(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Guy Pearce
    • Claes Bang
    • Vicky Krieps
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    • 35User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Han Van Meegerenas Han Van Meegeren
    Claes Bang
    Claes Bang
    • Joseph Pilleras Joseph Piller
    Vicky Krieps
    Vicky Krieps
    • Minna Holmbergas Minna Holmberg
    Roland Møller
    Roland Møller
    • Esper Dekkeras Esper Dekker
    August Diehl
    August Diehl
    • Alex De Klerksas Alex De Klerks
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Bernard Bakkeras Bernard Bakker
    Andrew Havill
    Andrew Havill
    • Maarten Wooningas Maarten Wooning
    Paul Bentall
    • Chief Judgeas Chief Judge
    Olivia Grant
    Olivia Grant
    • Cootje Henningas Cootje Henning
    Adrian Scarborough
    Adrian Scarborough
    • Dirk Hannemaas Dirk Hannema
    Marie Bach Hansen
    Marie Bach Hansen
    • Leezas Leez
    Tom Mulheron
    Tom Mulheron
    • Finnas Finn
    Cameron Jack
    Cameron Jack
    • De Klerk's Henchmanas De Klerk's Henchman
    Susannah Doyle
    Susannah Doyle
    • Johanaas Johana
    Richard Dillane
    Richard Dillane
    • Colonel Jenkinsas Colonel Jenkins
    Oliver Ryan
    Oliver Ryan
    • Jerome Heidjenas Jerome Heidjen
    Simon Paisley Day
    Simon Paisley Day
    • Rienstra Van Stuyvesantas Rienstra Van Stuyvesant
    Jamie Newall
    • Prison Clerkas Prison Clerk
    • Director
      • Dan Friedkin
    • Writers
      • John Orloff(screenplay by)
      • Mark Fergus(screenplay by)
      • Hawk Ostby(screenplay by)
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    Claes Bang (THE SQUARE) stars as Joseph Piller in this captivating dramatic thriller set just after WWII - an all but forgotten true story - about a soldier investigating renowned Dutch artist Han van Meegeren, played by Guy Pearce (LA CONFIDENTIAL), who is accused of conspiring with the Nazis. Despite mounting evidence, Piller becomes increasingly convinced of Han's innocence and finds himself in the unlikely position of fighting to save the life of the colorful man with a mysterious past. The film also features Vicky Krieps (PHANTOM THREAD).
    • one word title
    • nazi
    • dutch resistance
    • forgery
    • forged painting
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    • Taglines
      • Deception is a fine art.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some language, violence and nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The main characters represent actual persons: Han van Meegeren, Joseph Piller, Johanna Oerlemans, Dirk Hannema. However the movie frequently diverges from historical facts:
      • The most important gap is the trial: actually, Van Meegeren painted the Vermeer-style frame ("Jesus among the Doctors") for the trial, in the presence of court-appointed witnesses. He thus demonstrated the other alleged Vermeers were also fake and was charged with forgery and fraud, a much lesser offense than collaboration with the enemy. He was hence never sentenced to death, just to one year imprisonment.
      • Joseph Piller arrested van Meegeren but did not act as his attorney.
      • Van Meegeren was jailed in May 1945, released in Jan. or Feb. 1946 (after finishing the above-mentioned painting) and stood trial in Oct. and Nov. 1947. He was not detained in the attic of Goudstikker art gallery but mainly in the nearby HQ of Military Command.
      • He did not sign his book for Hitler. However, according to the book the movie is partly based on, van Meegeren was a fascist sympathizer and did send an admiring note to Hitler in 1942.
      • There are many exaggerations about characters and situations, notably Piller's and Dekker's methods as well as the feud between the Military and the Ministry of Justice.
    • Goofs
      The Colonel is wearing three stars (pips) on his shoulder which denotes the rank of Captain. He should be wearing one crown and two stars.
    • Quotes

      Esper Dekker: Not that I didn't enjoy it, but what the hell did we just do?

    • Crazy credits
      Before end credits, Han Van Meegeren is shown seated painting along with a series of his forged paintings.

    User reviews35

    Review
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    8/10
    surprised me
    After the war, Hermann Göring's stash of stolen art is found. Among them is a Vermeer painting titled Christ and the Adulteress. Joseph Piller investigates how it ended up there. The Dutch Jew was a tailor before the war. He joined the resistance and is now a Canadian Captain in the Allied Command. He traces the painting back to uncooperative art dealer Han Van Meegeren (Guy Pearce). The Allies are slowly being replaced by the Dutch government and Piller has to solve the mystery before losing his case.

    I don't know anything about the history which is part of the point of the movie. It's rare to be completely surprised these days but this one takes an unexpected turn. It's a fine crime drama and mystery for the first half. I did find Van Meegeren's reticent somewhat repetitive until the reveal changes it all. I was expecting a vast conspiracy but this has something on a more human level from everybody like Piller's wife and Dirk Hannema. It's a fascinating true story.
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    • Aug 29, 2021

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Son Vermeer
    • Production companies
      • Imperative Entertainment
      • NL Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $685,380
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $225,691
      • Nov 22, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $884,710
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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