BRUSH WITH FATE

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• Release Year: 2003
• Genre: Drama
• Plot: Inspired by love, sold in desperation, bought in passion and stolen in greed: this priceless masterpiece has played a pivotal role in the lives of everyone who has owned it. ; ; As he settles into his new job at an American prep school, an art teacher (Thomas Gibson) is approached by a reclusive historian Cornelia Engelbrecht (Glenn Close, Sarah, Plain and Tall) who believes he alone will appreciate a secret treasure she has long guarded-an unknown Vermeer painting. Although Richard is overwhelmed by its beauty, he doubts its authenticity. How could such a masterpiece be hidden for centuries? ; ; Drawing upon a lifetime of singularly focused devotion to its history, Cornelia reveals the secrets behind the mystery of Girl In Hyacinth Blue. From the moment three centuries ago when an impoverished Dutch artist painted the beautiful image of his daughter seated at an open window, the legendary masterpiece has been admired, coveted and pursued by its owners-from impoverished farmers to a wealthy society woman (Ellen Burstyn). All forever entwined in its legacy and unknowing participants in its future. ; ; Based on Susan Vreeland's best-seller, Brush With Fate traces the history of a masterpiece that has changed many lives, but still has a greater secret yet to reveal.
• Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Glenn Close, Thomas Gibson, Phyllida Law, Kelly Macdonald, Patrick Bergin, Kieran Bew, Jan Decleir, Thekla Reuten, Roef Ragas, Laurien Van den Broeck, Daniël Boissevain, Paul Muller, Carly Wijs, Horace Cohen, Jenne Decleir, Katja Herbers, Caro Lenssen, Erwan van Buuren, Hugo Konings, Ger Apeldoorn, Shona Pratt, Nico De Jong, Loes Wouterson, Lou Landré, Edward Kelsey, Michiel Nooter, Krijn ter Braak, Huib Broos, Lukas Dijkema, Maya van den Broecke, Lidewij Benus, Roelant Radier, Roos Ouwehand, Wytze de Haan, Alon Voet, Marcel Jonker, Jack Wouterse, Ad Knippels, Lisa Kreuzer, Maarten Wansink, Tamar van den Dop, Marthe de Haan, Liam Pelleg, Kitty Courbois, André Arend van de Noord, Hermann Weisskopf, Susan Vreeland, Richard Russo
• Director: Brent Shields
• Runtime: 1:38
• Company: Artisan
• Media Format: Movie