Van Gogh
Synopsis
The biography of Dutch artist Van Gogh, illustrated only with images of his paintings and drawings, or details of those, and according dramatic musical score.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaston Diehl, Robert Hessens
- Original Score
- Jacques Besse
- Original Title
- Van Gogh
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Panthéon Productions, Les Amis de l'Art, Canton-Weiner
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Resnais
Gaston Diehl, Robert Hessens
Jacques Besse
Henry Ferrand
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Resnais
Director
Gaston Diehl
Screenplay
Robert Hessens
Screenplay
Jacques Besse
Original Music Composer
Henry Ferrand
Director of Photography
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Gogh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Van Gogh about?
The biography of Dutch artist Van Gogh, illustrated only with images of his paintings and drawings, or details of those, and according dramatic musical score.
Who directed Van Gogh?
Van Gogh was directed by Alain Resnais.
Who stars in Van Gogh?
The principal cast of Van Gogh includes Claude Dauphin.
When was Van Gogh released and how long is it?
Van Gogh was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Van Gogh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Van Gogh was composed by Jacques Besse.