Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)
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.
Van Gogh: Painted with WordsDrama, Documentary
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch — Vincent Van Gogh
- Jamie Parker — Theo Van Gogh
- Aidan McArdle — Paul Gauguin
- Christopher Good — Theodorus Van Gogh
- Rowena Cooper — Anna Van Gogh
- Daniel Weyman — Anthon Van Rappard
- Ferdinand Kingsley — Albert Aurier
- David Baron — Bernard Soule
- Stephanie Jacob — Marguerite Crevlin
- Katherine Kanter — Jeanne Coulomb
- Richard Trinder — Dr. Peyron
- Jim Creighton — Felix Ray
Where to watch Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Britbox Apple TV channel, Marquee TV Amazon Channel
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