A one-man filmed play of Leonard Nimoy's adaptation of "Van Gogh" (1979) by Phillip Stephens.
Acting
Nimoy's transformation from alien to achingly human
Writing
Stephens' letters adapted with poetic precision
Director
Leonard Nimoy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nimoy toured this one-man show for two years before filming it, performing over 200 live shows.
This adaptation helped spark 1980s Van Gogh rehabilitation, influencing the 1987 auction record for Sunflowers. Nimoy himself became a serious art collector afterward.
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