Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch (US)

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

DB

David Baron

Bernard Soule

Stephanie Jacob

Marguerite Crevlin

KK

Katherine Kanter

Jeanne Coulomb

Richard Trinder

Dr. Peyron

Jim Creighton

Felix Ray

Alan Yentob

Self - Narrator

Vincent van Gogh

Self (archive footage)