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.
Acting
Cumberbatch's physical transformation into Vincent's restless energy.
Writing
Van Gogh's actual prose — better than any screenwriter.
Cinematography
Paintings come alive in textured, living recreations.
Director
Andrew Hutton
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
Stephanie Jacob
Marguerite Crevlin
Richard Trinder
Dr. Peyron
Jim Creighton
Felix Ray
Alan Yentob
Self - Narrator
Vincent van Gogh
Self (archive footage)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cumberbatch spent months studying Van Gogh's handwriting and cadence to match the rhythm of his letters. FREE
The film reveals Vincent as witty, cultured, and multilingual — destroying the 'madman' myth. His letters to Theo were 800+ pages of literary brilliance. FREE
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