My Rembrandt: A Documentary-Thriller on the Art Market's Obsession

Oeke Hoogendijk's documentary 'My Rembrandt,' presented at the Biografilm Festival 2020, transforms a conventional art documentary into a thriller. The film explores the contemporary value of Rembrandt's works, following art dealers, historians, collectors, and museums engaged in competitive and monetary battles over his paintings. Central to the narrative is Jan Six Jr., a descendant of a notable art dealer, who acts as a detective using scientific methods like infrared scanning to uncover unknown Rembrandts. Hoogendijk positions herself as his assistant, Watson, capturing the pursuit with discretion. The documentary questions whether Rembrandt's works would be as revered without the ownership wars surrounding them. It delves into the mystique of Rembrandt's style and the ego-driven art world, blending education with suspense.