
Tim's Vermeer
Directed by Teller
Produced by High Delft Pictures
A warm, intellectually engaging documentary following an inventor's decade-long quest to unlock the optical secrets behind Vermeer's masterpieces.
Tim Jenison, a Texas based inventor, attempts to solve one of the greatest mysteries in all art: How did Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer manage to paint so photo-realistically 150 years before the invention of photography? Spanning a decade, Jenison's adventure takes him to Holland, on a pilgrimage to the North coast of Yorkshire to meet artista David Hockney, and eventually even to Buckingham Palace. The epic research project Jenison embarques on is as extraordinary as what he discovers.
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Does Tim's Vermeer end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Tim's Vermeer easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Tim's Vermeer violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Tim's Vermeer scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Tim's Vermeer sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Tim's Vermeer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Tim's Vermeer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Tim's Vermeer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Tim's Vermeer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Tim's Vermeer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































