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.
Top 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
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)
FAQ about Van Gogh: Painted with Words
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…
When was Van Gogh: Painted with Words released?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words was released in 2010.
What genres does Van Gogh: Painted with Words belong to?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words is categorised as Drama, Documentary.
Who stars in Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
The cast of Van Gogh: Painted with Words includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle, Christopher Good, Rowena Cooper.