Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)
Overview
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.
Cast
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
Stephanie Jacob
Marguerite Crevlin
Richard Trinder
Dr. Peyron
Jim Creighton
Felix Ray
Alan Yentob
Self - Narrator
Vincent van Gogh
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