Nellie
Oct 31, 2013 · 3m
Director
Fiona TanOverview
Transporting the viewer to a very different time and place, Nellie is inspired by the life of Cornelia van Rijn, Rembrandt's illegitimate daughter, who at the age of sixteen emigrated to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). Little is known about Cornelia's life; no portraits of her are known to exist. But this omission from the history books was for the artist an opportunity to give her imagination free reign. With this unsettling work Tan offers a touching homage to a forgotten woman, whose 'suspended history' becomes activated again.
Cast of Nellie
Crew of Nellie
About Nellie
What is Nellie about?
Transporting the viewer to a very different time and place, Nellie is inspired by the life of Cornelia van Rijn, Rembrandt's illegitimate daughter, who at the age of sixteen emigrated to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). Little is known about Cornelia's life; no portraits of her are known to exist. But this omission from the history books was for the artist an opportunity to give her imagination…
When was Nellie released?
Nellie was released on October 31, 2013.
How long is Nellie?
Nellie runs 3 minutes.
Who directed Nellie?
Nellie was directed by Fiona Tan.
Who is in the cast of Nellie?
The cast of Nellie includes Teuntje Post (Nellie).