Goltzius & the Pelican Company (2012) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Goltzius & the Pelican Company (2012) — Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Streami...
Goltzius & the Pelican Company (2012) Storyline
Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more celebrated during his life, Goltzius seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books. In return, he promises him an extraordinary book of pictures of illustrating the Old Testament’s biblical stories. Erotic tales of Lot and his daughters, David and Bathsheba, Samson and Deliah and John the Baptist and Salome. To tempt the Margrave further, Goltzius and his printing company will offer to perform dramatisations of these erotic stories for his court.
Full Cast & Crew
- F. Murray Abraham as The Margrave
- Ramsey Nasr as Hendrick Goltzius
- Kate Moran as Adaela
- Pippo Delbono as Samuel van Gouda
- Giulio Berruti as Thomas Boethius
- Lars Eidinger as Amos Quadfrey
- Anne Louise Hassing as Susannah
- Flavio Parenti as Eduard
- Vincent Riotta as Ricardo del Monte
- Francesco De Vito as Rabbi Moab
- Maaike Neuville as Isadora
- Lisette Malidor as Ebola
- Halina Reijn as Portia
- Stefano Scherini as Johannes Cleaver
- Hendrik Aerts as Strachey
Why Watch Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
The Vibe: Goltzius & the Pelican Company is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2012. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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