Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Synopsis
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.
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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
David Baron
Bernard Soule
Stephanie Jacob
Marguerite Crevlin
Katherine Kanter
Jeanne Coulomb
Richard Trinder
Dr. Peyron
Jim Creighton
Felix Ray
Alan Yentob
Self - Narrator
Vincent van Gogh
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Hutton
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent van Gogh, Theo van Gogh, Alan Yentob, Andrew Hutton
- Original Title
- Van Gogh: Painted with Words
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Hutton
Vincent van Gogh, Theo van Gogh, Alan Yentob, Andrew Hutton
Adam Recht
Alan Yentob
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Hutton
Director
Adam Recht
Editor
Andy Harris
Production Design
Graham Hunter
Costume Design
Vincent van Gogh
Writer
Theo van Gogh
Writer
Alan Yentob
Producer
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What is Van Gogh: Painted with Words about?
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.
Who directed Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words was directed by Andrew Hutton.
Who stars in Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
The principal cast of Van Gogh: Painted with Words includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle, Christopher Good, Rowena Cooper.
When was Van Gogh: Painted with Words released and how long is it?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.