Van Gogh: Painted with Words 2010

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.

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