Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Apr 5, 2010

1h 20m

★ 7.3

Overview

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.

Genres

Drama

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC

BBC Scotland

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Cast

Vincent Van Gogh

Benedict Cumberbatch

Theo Van Gogh

Jamie Parker

Paul Gauguin

Aidan McArdle

Theodorus Van Gogh

Christopher Good

Anna Van Gogh

Rowena Cooper

Anthon Van Rappard

Daniel Weyman

Albert Aurier

Ferdinand Kingsley

Bernard Soule

David Baron

Marguerite Crevlin

Stephanie Jacob

Jeanne Coulomb

Katherine Kanter

Dr. Peyron

Richard Trinder

Felix Ray

Jim Creighton

An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure. Supported by his brother, Theo, the tormented Van Gogh eventually leaves Holland for France, where he meets volatile fellow painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.

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