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Van Gogh: Painted with Words
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Van Gogh: Painted with Words

2010-04-05 · 80 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Documentary

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.

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Directors
Andrew Hutton
Production companies
BBC, BBC Scotland
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Benedict CumberbatchBenedict CumberbatchVincent Van Gogh
Jamie ParkerJamie ParkerTheo Van Gogh
Aidan McArdleAidan McArdlePaul Gauguin
Christopher GoodChristopher GoodTheodorus Van Gogh
Rowena CooperRowena CooperAnna Van Gogh
Daniel WeymanDaniel WeymanAnthon Van Rappard
Ferdinand KingsleyFerdinand KingsleyAlbert Aurier
David BaronBernard Soule
Stephanie JacobStephanie JacobMarguerite Crevlin
Katherine KanterJeanne Coulomb
Richard TrinderRichard TrinderDr. Peyron
Jim CreightonJim CreightonFelix Ray
Alan YentobAlan YentobSelf - Narrator
Vincent van GoghVincent van GoghSelf (archive footage)

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