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Thoughts and Visions of a Severed Head (1991)

The theme of death is heavily interwoven in Smolder’s surreal salute to Belgian painter Antoine Wiertz, a Hieronymus Bosch-type artist whose work centered on humans in various stages in torment, as depicted in expansive canvases with gore galore. Smolders has basically taken a standard documentary and chopped it up, using quotes from the long-dead artist, and periodic statements by a historian (Smolders) filling in a few bits of Wiertz’ life.

  • Documentary
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Christian CourtoisChristian CourtoisAntoine Wiertz
  • Photo of Alexandre von SiversAlexandre von Sivers(voice)
  • Photo of Lémi CétolLémi CétolLe guide
  • Photo of Barbara De JongheBarbara De JongheLa petite fille
  • Photo of Catherine AymerieCatherine AymerieLa jeune femme

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