Spectator
Originally released in 1970. Spectator is a documentary film. directed by Frans Zwartjes. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christian Manders and Moniek Toebosch
Synopsis
Spectator is one of the early masterpieces by Zwartjes. The film explicitly shows one of Frans Zwartjes’ main themes: the relationship between husband and wife. It is a relationship that is strongly marked by power and domination, sexual attraction and repulsion. It manifests itself in humiliation and abuse (such Pentimento), but also in cool eroticism or natural physicality. Zwartjes’ goal is not to explain or designate this relationship. Rather it is the subject that Zwartjes uses to describe his world. In an article on Zwartjes, filmmaker and student George Schouten compares Zwartjes to the Italian writer Alberto Moravia. For both, sex is their way of dealing with reality. It is the subject by which they define their world. And for Zwartjes, it is also the subject with which he can display and develop his cinematic talent. (eyefilm.nl)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectator about?
Spectator is one of the early masterpieces by Zwartjes. The film explicitly shows one of Frans Zwartjes’ main themes: the relationship between husband and wife. It is a relationship that is stron...
Who directed Spectator?
Spectator was directed by Frans Zwartjes.
How long is Spectator?
Spectator has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Spectator released?
Spectator was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spectator?
The main cast of Spectator includes Christian Manders, Moniek Toebosch.