Van Gogh

A patient, immersive portrait that lets you live alongside a brilliant, troubled artist in his final days, feeling the weight of creation and decline.

Directed by

Maurice Pialat

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Jacques Dutronc, Alexandra London, Bernard Le Coq

Tagline

The last 67 days of the great artist's life.

Overview

After leaving the asylum, Vincent van Gogh settles in the home of Doctor Gachet, where he keeps painting amidst the torments of his failing mental health. He begins an affair with his host’s daughter, however, she soon realizes that he doesn’t love her and that his heart beats only for art.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Art, madness, death, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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