Van Gogh

About Van Gogh

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.

Van Gogh is a 1991 history film directed by Maurice Pialat. The film is filed under dying and death, portrait of an artist, biographical drama, and drawing and painting.

Jacques Dutronc stars as Van Gogh, Alexandra London as Marguerite, Bernard Le Coq as Théo, and Gérard Séty as Gachet. Released in October 1991, it runs 158 minutes.

The screenplay is by Maurice Pialat. American members can watch it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.

Michael, Selena, and The Sea Inside make useful companions to Van Gogh, all filed under biography and sibling relationship. TMDB voters put it at 6.7 out of 10 across 126 votes.