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Movie poster: Van Gogh (1991)
🎬 Movie

Van Gogh

1991 · 158 min Drama History
⭐ 6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1991
Country France
Genre Drama, History
Director Maurice Pialat
Runtime 158 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (118 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: Maurice Pialat

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

🎭 Cast

Jacques Dutronc

Jacques Dutronc

Van Gogh

Alexandra London

Alexandra London

Marguerite

Bernard Le Coq

Bernard Le Coq

Théo

Gérard Séty

Gérard Séty

Gachet

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Corinne Bourdon

Jo

Elsa Zylberstein

Elsa Zylberstein

Cathy

Julien Haurant

Julien Haurant

Coco

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Leslie Azzoulai

Adeline

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Jacques Vidal

Ravoux

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Chantal Barbarit

Madame Chevalier

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