The Dutch Master
Susan SeidelmanCast
Mira Sorvino Aida Turturro Sharon Angela Rick Pasqualone Charles E. Gerber Richard DeDomenico
Credits
Written by: Jonathan Brett
Plot
The Walter Mitty-esque tale of a Brooklyn dental hygienist who escapes into a painting by 17th-century Dutch master Peter de Hooc. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Sinekatalog’s take
A whimsical short in which a dental hygienist daydreams her way into an old painting. The fantasy is charming and gently funny, treating art as an escape. Warm and clever for anyone who loves a good daydream.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.5 / 10 (299 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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