Magritte or the Object Lesson (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 5.6

Magritte or the Object Lesson poster

Released in 1960, Magritte or the Object Lesson is a documentary film directed by Luc de Heusch, running about 14 minutes.

What it’s about. The surrealist painter René Magritte questions the objective reality and emphasizes the arbitrariness of the relationship between an object, its image and its name: the evocation of mystery consists of images of familiar things gathered or transformed in such a way that they no longer conform to our ideas, whether naive or wise.

Who’s in it. Magritte or the Object Lesson stars Serge Sauvion as Self - Narrator (voice), René Magritte as Self - Painter (uncredited), Marcel Lecomte as Self - Writer (uncredited) and Louis Scutenaire as Self - Writer (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Magritte or the Object Lesson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magritte or the Object Lesson page.

If you liked it. Fans of Magritte or the Object Lesson tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Magritte or the Object Lesson (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magritte or the Object Lesson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Magritte or the Object Lesson worth watching?
Magritte or the Object Lesson holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Magritte or the Object Lesson?
Magritte or the Object Lesson stars Serge Sauvion, René Magritte, Marcel Lecomte, Louis Scutenaire and Camille Goemans.
When was Magritte or the Object Lesson released?
Magritte or the Object Lesson was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.