8 about Van Gogh's films, which must see
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
More no artist has appeared on the big screen more often than Vincent Van Gogh. This is not surprising, because the biography of flamboyant Dutchman pulls the finished script. Van Gogh's lifetime pursued the feeling of loneliness. He consciously lived in abject poverty, and then suddenly and inexplicably died, leaving connoisseurs fight over the mystery of his death.
A possible reason is that the painting of Van Gogh - a recognized virtuoso of color - an incredibly cinematic. Now, when his paintings are among the most expensive in the world, seems to be a terrible injustice that the artist was to live only 37 years is destined.
1. Lust for life
Lust for Life
- United States, 1956.
- Biopic, Drama.
- Duration: 122 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,4.
Biographical drama directed by Vincent Minnelli on the novel by Irving Stone. The film methodically introduces the viewer to the history of Van Gogh's life and his work, which has not found acceptance in life.
The strongest side of the film - the care with which he follows the literary source. But sterile to the implausibility of the picture does not correspond to both the historical realities and lifestyles, who led a real Van Gogh.
The image of the famous Van Gogh embodied Kirk Douglas, received for this role, "Golden Globe" and a nomination for "Oscar».
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2. Vincent
Vincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh
- Australia, Belgium, 1987.
- A documentary biopic, drama.
- Duration: 105 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,3.
Reflection film, is entirely devoted the last years of the artist's life. Starring here - slowly successive canvases of Van Gogh and the voiceover of the legendary actor John Horta, read out the correspondence of Vincent and Theo.
Australian director Paul Cox created a truly contemplative documentary film that requires a thoughtful view. At the end the viewer receives a detailed cross-section of the individual Van Gogh - as an artist and as a person.
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3. Vincent & Theo
Vincent & Theo
- Germany, the Netherlands, France, UK, Italy, 1990.
- Biopic, Drama.
- Duration: 194 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
Drama directed by Robert Altman examines the artist's life through the prism of his relationship with his younger brother Theodorus (better known as Theo). As long as Vincent lives in poverty, and completely gives himself to work on the paintings, Theo, on the contrary, stressed lead a secular lifestyle. However, the love of art and each other binds brothers to the end of their days.
The image of Van Gogh embodied Tim Roth - one of the favorite actors Quentin Tarantino ( "Reservoir Dogs," "Pulp Fiction," "Four Rooms," "the hateful eight").
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4. van Gogh
van Gogh
- France, 1991.
- Biopic, Drama.
- Duration: 110 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
The film tells about the last days in the life of Van Gogh in the town of Auvers-sur-Oise and how were written his last paintings. According to the film, for their creation of the artist was inspired by the young daughter of Paul Gachet, indifferent to the art of the physician.
French director Maurice Pialat later began his career and had to withdraw not many films, but almost all of them are recognized as outstanding. "Van Gogh" is no exception, with it can be called one of the most unusual biographical essays in the history of cinema. Pialat talks about the life of an artist of genius honest and unvarnished: Madness on the background alcohol depending, trips to a brothel.
For the role of Vincent Van Gogh singer and actor Jacques Dutronc he was awarded the prize "Cesar" (a total of the film was nominated in 12 categories).
5. yellow house
The Yellow House
- United Kingdom, 2007.
- Biopic, Drama.
- Duration: 73 min.
- IMDb: 7,1.
Van Gogh wants to create a creative community where artists could live and work in an atmosphere of mutual understanding. To do this, he rents an old manor house in Arles, which he calls the Yellow house and invites you to his friend Paul Gauguin.
However, not everything goes smoothly. Confident perfectionist Gauguin could not get along with the undisciplined and restless Van Gogh, and between friends relationship begins to rapidly deteriorate.
The film is worth seeing to learn all the details of the history of the Yellow House on the Place de la Martin, which Van Gogh painted on the famous eponymous canvas.
While the Briton John Simm as Van Gogh has a very distant resemblance to the great artist, creators the film managed to convey the main thing - the contrast between the fiery dedication of Van Gogh and Gauguin's pragmatism.
6. Van Gogh Portrait, written words
Van Gogh: Painted with Words
- United Kingdom, 2010.
- A documentary biopic, drama.
- Duration: 80 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,0.
Established filmmakers channel BBC One documentary drama based on Van Gogh's letters to his beloved brother Theo. The action begins in a mental hospital in Arles, after the incident with his ear cut off in 1988. Then the film takes the viewer in 1872, when Van Gogh sent to his brother the very first letter.
The film scrutinizes the life of Van Gogh, but it does not turn into a dry documentary. Rather, it is an exciting journey that allows you to get closer to the artist through immersion in his letter. They Van Gogh, whose image embodies Benedict Cumberbatch, appears hard-working, emotional and sensitive.
7. Van Gogh. Love, Vincent
Loving Vincent
- UK, Poland, USA, 2017.
- Biopic, Drama.
- Duration: 94 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Armand Roulin, the son of the postmaster, goes in search of the destination of the last letters of Van Gogh. Gradually, the main character realizes that the circumstances of his death are extremely ambiguous.
to create animated film about the life of Van Gogh directors Dorota Kobella and Hugh Uelshman total spent about seven years. Their creative team of 125 artists hand-painted oil more than 60 thousand unique frames. The result was one of the most amazing bands in the history of experimental film - a veritable kaleidoscope of animated paintings.
This charming film, itself a work of art, is able to fall in love with the painting of the great Dutchman, even those who are full of skepticism with respect to post-impressionism. And so it is perfect for exploring the creativity of the artist.
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8. Van Gogh. On the threshold of eternity
At Eternity's Gate
- UK, France, USA, 2018.
- Biopic, Drama.
- Duration: 110 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,9.
The film is directed by Julian Schnabel tells the story of the final and the most productive period in the life of Van Gogh spent in the south of France.
Schnabel toldThe Inside ManThat his director's work is largely determined by its vision as an artist. Perhaps this is due to the fact that Julian is not the first time filmed biography creative people.
Director filmography includes paintings of the artist ( "Basquiat"), poet ( "Before Night Falls") and writer ( "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"). Interestingly, the last topic raised in the relationship of creator and death in Schnabel's new film reveals a completely different angle.
In terms of historical accuracy the film is not entirely unambiguous. It is believed that Van Gogh died of a gunshot wound in the heart, which he paid for himself. However, in 2011 the American art Knife Stephen and Gregory White Smith nominatedNCIS: Provence: The Van Gogh Mystery an alternative theory.
According to her Vincent van Gogh did not commit suicide but was killed by 16-year-old French teenager Rene Sekretanom. And it is this version that has already been partly affected by the creators of the film "Van Gogh. Love, Vincent ", develops a cult screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière.
Be that as it may, the question of how all the same Van Gogh died, I want to leave culturologists simply enjoy a sincere and genuine manner the artist who created the Venice Film Festival winner Willem Defoe.
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