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Van Gogh

Van Gogh

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

19916.72h 38m

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.

Directed by Maurice Pialat
Written by Maurice Pialat
Produced by Claude Berri, Pierre Chevalier, Hugues de Chastellux
Box Office0Revenue: $138K

Top Cast

Jacques Dutronc

Jacques Dutronc

Van Gogh

Alexandra London

Alexandra London

Marguerite

Bernard Le Coq

Bernard Le Coq

Théo

Gérard Séty

Gérard Séty

Gachet

C

Corinne Bourdon

Jo

Elsa Zylberstein

Elsa Zylberstein

Cathy

Julien Haurant

Julien Haurant

Coco

L

Leslie Azzoulai

Adeline

J

Jacques Vidal

Ravoux

C

Chantal Barbarit

Madame Chevalier

Themes & Keywords

dying and deathsibling relationshipdrawing and paintingbiography19th centurydegradation of lifestyleportrait of an artistlast daysend of lifefamous painterbiographical dramafamous painting

About Van Gogh

Van Gogh is a drama film released in 1991 exploring themes of dying and death, sibling relationship, drawing and painting, biography, 19th century, degradation of lifestyle. Directed by Maurice Pialat, it stars Jacques Dutronc, Alexandra London, Bernard Le Coq. 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.

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