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Van Gogh: Painted with Words
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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Van Gogh: Painted with Words was released April 5, 2010. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Cast
Benedict CumberbatchVincent Van Gogh
Jamie ParkerTheo Van Gogh
Aidan McArdlePaul Gauguin
Christopher GoodTheodorus Van Gogh
Rowena CooperAnna Van Gogh
Daniel WeymanAnthon Van Rappard
Ferdinand KingsleyAlbert AurierCredits
- Directed by
- Andrew Hutton
- Written by
- Theo van Gogh, Vincent van Gogh
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
BBCUnited Kingdom
BBC ScotlandUnited Kingdom