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Van Gogh

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1991 film by Maurice Pialat

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Van Gogh is a 1991 French biographical drama film directed by Maurice Pialat, who also wrote the screenplay. Produced by Sylvie Pialat for Canal+, the movie features a cast including Jacques Dutronc, Elsa Zylberstein, Alexandra London, and Bernard Le Coq. The narrative focuses on characters such as Vincent van Gogh, Marguerite Gachet, Theo Van Gogh, and Paul Gachet. Arthur Honegger composed the score, and Yann Dedet served as the film editor.

The film has a runtime of 158 minutes and was released in 1991, with additional publication dates in 1992. It was distributed by Gaumont and Netflix, and is available via video on demand through providers like the Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel. The production involved companies including Erato Films, Le Studio Canal+, Films A2, and Les Films du Livradois. The film holds a review score of 7.1 out of 10 and 77 percent, with a TMDb vote average of 6.688.

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Film · TMDB

6.7

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.

Released: 1991-10-30158 minDir: Maurice PialatDrama, HistoryBox office: $138,000

Cast

  • Jacques Dutronc as Van Gogh
  • Alexandra London as Marguerite
  • Bernard Le Coq as Théo
  • Gérard Séty as Gachet
  • Corinne Bourdon as Jo
  • Elsa Zylberstein as Cathy

Themes

  • dying and death
  • sibling relationship
  • drawing and painting
  • biography
  • 19th century
  • degradation of lifestyle
  • portrait of an artist
  • last days
  • end of life
  • famous painter

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Ratings

IMDb

7.1/10

3,601 votes

Year
1991
Runtime
158 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, Romance

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
France
Original language
French
Screenwriter
Maurice Pialat
Production company
Canal+
Duration
158
FilmAffinity ID
592817
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1992-05-28
title
Van Gogh
distributed by
Netflix
review score
77%
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