Ace This Movie Quiz: Scoring 8/8 is a Masterpiece!

The arts often enjoy a symbiotic relationship, and this is sometimes the case between cinema and painting. For instance, filmmakers have been known to draw inspiration from famous artworks to craft a scene in their movies, or even use the names of renowned painters as film titles.

Examples include Maurice Pialat’s “Van Gogh” with Jacques Dutronc in the lead role, “Pollock” directed by and starring Ed Harris, and more recently “Niki,” which chronicles the life of artist Niki de Saint Phalle, portrayed by actress Charlotte Le Bon.

This past Wednesday saw the release of Pierre Schoeller’s “Rembrandt,” featuring Camille Cottin and Romain Duris as Claire and Yves, a couple whose life is turned upside down after discovering three paintings signed by Rembrandt.

This release provides the perfect opportunity to introduce a new quiz featuring eight paintings that appear in movie scenes. Before you dive in, here are some behind-the-scenes secrets about the film “Rembrandt.”

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Based on True Events

Like Camille Cottin’s character in the movie, director Pierre Schoeller also had a unique experience at the National Gallery in February 2019. He was profoundly moved by three Rembrandt paintings: “Old Man Seated in an Armchair,” “An Elderly Man as Saint Paul,” and “Portrait of Hendrijke Stoffels.” These 17th-century artworks made him feel as though they were speaking about the present day. In a way, “Rembrandt” is his most autobiographical film.

Mother and Daughter on Screen

Camille Cottin and Céleste Brunnquell had previously acted together as mother and daughter in the drama “Les Éblouis” by Sarah Suco (2019).

The National Gallery on the Big Screen

Before “Rembrandt,” other films have been shot at the National Gallery in London, like Sam Mendes’ “Skyfall” (2012) and the documentary “National Gallery” by Frederick Wiseman (2014).

Discover “Rembrandt” in theaters now.