Van Gogh: Of Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies
Watch TrailerVincent van Gogh wrote over eight hundred letters to his brother Theo, a river of ink that became his true autobiography. This documentary immerses us in those words, tracing his journey from the dark mines of Belgium to the luminous wheat fields of Provence. Through his own voice and unseen works, the film reveals the man behind the myth, not as a solitary madman, but as a profoundly lucid artist in constant dialogue with the world. A 2018 biographical documentary that paints a portrait with light, shadow, and relentless honesty.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Van Gogh - Tra il grano e il cielo |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Giovanni Piscaglia |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.1/10 (22 votes) |
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The director's approach uses a slow, almost meditative camera movement across the paintings' details, inviting the viewer into the creative process itself. The narrated letters form a personal diary where genius and despair coexist.
This is for those seeking the man behind the myth. It leaves a feeling of quiet melancholy and profound respect for the artist's relentless work amidst a life of inner turmoil. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Giovanni Piscaglia
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