The New Rijksmuseum

Name: The New Rijksmuseum
Director: Oeke Hoogendijk
Released: 2013

Oeke Hoogendijk 2013

The magnificent Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of the world’s preeminent museums, home to the most famous works of Rembrandt and Vermeer. It’s lengthy renovation process involves battles between the museum’s director, curators, politicians, and designers, caught here on camera over the course of 10 years.

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Running Time:	94 min.
Subject(s):	Arts and Culture, Creative, Design, European History, Media, Urbanism
Language(s):	Dutch, English, Spanish
Subtitles:	English
Director(s):	Oeke Hoogendijk
Producer(s):	Pieter van Huystee
Cinematographer:	Sander Snoep, Gregor Meerman, Adri Schrover, Paul Cohen, Erik van Empel
Editor(s):	Gys Zevenbergen
Production Company:	Column Film B.V. / COLUMN PRODUCTIES B.V.

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Rogerebert.com

"The New Rijksmuseum proves that films can describe nuances of character and situation as finely as the finest novel or creative non-fiction."

Festival Participation

Hong Kong International Film Festival
IDFA
Best Dutch Documentary
Jerusalem International Film Festival
Film Forum New York

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