Lowlands (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, Lowlands is a documentary film directed by Peter Thompson, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Lowlands explores the fragility of domestic and creative life in time of war. Its focus is Catharina Bolnes, wife and widow of 17th century painter, Johannes Vermeer of Delft. The film explores her struggle to ensure the family’s survival during the France-Netherlands War (1672-1675), and the bankruptcy she declares after Vermeer’s death leaves her with no income and ten minor children. The film is built from varied sources including paintings of Catharina by Vermeer; etchings depicting Louis XIV’s policy of rape warfare; reenactments of legal depositions by the Vermeer family about domestic violence, forged paintings and bankruptcy; archival b/w films taken in Delft during WWII; contemporary color footage tracking the movements of Louis XIV’s army near Delft in 1672; a deposition by a perpetrator of rape warfare at the Criminal Tribunal in the Hague in 1996....
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Lowlands 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 Lowlands page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lowlands (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lowlands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lowlands worth watching?
- Lowlands holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Lowlands released?
- Lowlands was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.