Directed by David Bickerstaff (UK, 2024, 90 min.).

Vincent van Gogh remains one of the most cherished artists in history, but he is also one of the most misunderstood. On the occasion of a landmark new exhibition at London’s National Gallery, this film reexamines and deepens our understanding of one of the art world’s most iconic figures. Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers focuses on his transformative years in the South of France, a period when he revolutionized his artistic style. During this time, Van Gogh became intensely driven by a passion for storytelling, transforming the world around him into vibrant, idealized landscapes and symbolic figures.

Poets and lovers occupied his imagination, inspiring a new creative obsession that fueled an extraordinary burst of creativity, leading to some of his most celebrated masterpieces. This film brings to life one of art history’s most significant periods, capturing the essence of Van Gogh’s vision.

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