The Dutch Master (1993)

Director: Susan Seidelman

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.

Cast

Mira Sorvino

Teresa

Aida Turturro

Kim

Sharon Angela

Dorothy

Rick Pasqualone

Joey

Charles E. Gerber

Dr. Rosenman

Richard DeDomenico

Priest

Vincent Pastore

Teresa's Father

Lina Koutrakas

Teresa's Mother

Emmanuel Xuereb

Dutch Lover

Rudolf Martin

Dutch Man with Pipe