Van Gogh

Van Gogh

The last 67 days of the great artist's life.

Directed by Maurice Pialat

Produced by Erato Films, Le Studio Canal+

1991158 min6.7 / 10

A melancholic, introspective portrait of Van Gogh's final weeks, tracing the collision between artistic devotion and human connection amid mental deterioration.

After leaving the asylum, Vincent van Gogh settles in the home of Doctor Gachet, where he keeps painting amidst the torments of his failing mental health. He begins an affair with his host’s daughter, however, she soon realizes that he doesn’t love her and that his heart beats only for art.

Questions people ask

  • Is Van Gogh sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Does Van Gogh end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Van Gogh violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Van Gogh easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Van Gogh scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise17

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Van Gogh

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Van Gogh

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Van Gogh, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Van Gogh, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Van Gogh, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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