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Metamorfose

Pim Zwier
Sun 6 Apr - Wed 9 Apr

The film is a combination of a nature documentary, period drama, and art project, offering a fascinating glimpse into the adventurous life of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), known for her study of the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies, but also into one of the most mysterious transformations in nature.

Metamorfose is met zoveel liefde en precisie gemaakt – van de kostuums tot de geïmproviseerde muziek van barokorkest Holland Baroque – dat Zwier zijn fascinatie volledig weet over te brengen.

- de Volkskrant ★★★★

Merian, a German-Dutch artist and pioneer in entomology, was ahead of her time as a woman. She was the first to capture the full metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies in her beautiful prints and engravings, showing the insects in their natural environment on the plants they lived on. Merian was a powerful woman who defied the conventions of her time and had a lasting influence on both science and art. Filmmaker and media artist Pim Zwier brings Merian's story to life in a highly original way. The film weaves together nature documentary, period drama, and art project, subtly bringing 17th-century drawings and paintings to life. Actors such as Carly Wijs, Sieger Sloot, and Pierre Bokma portray the historical figures from Merian's life, making her personal and professional journey tangible. The film’s music is provided by Holland Baroque.

Metamorfose
Direction
Pim Zwier
Cast
Carly Wijs, Pierre Bokma, Sieger Sloot, Tsead Bruinja, Jonathan Huisman
Duration
98 min
RELEASE
Thu 20 Mar
Year
2023
Country
Netherlands
Language
Dutch