Green Lake Public Library (Caestecker)

Vincent & Theo, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; Hemdale Film Corporation ; John Daly and Derek Gibson present for Hemdale Film Corporation ; Belbo Films in association with Arena Films presents ; written by Julian Mitchell ; executive producer, David Conroy ; produced by Ludi Boeken ; directed by Robert Altman

eng

videorecording

MPAA rating: Rated PG-13 ; Canadian Home Video rating: 14A

Vincent & Theo

DVD

61243596

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; Hemdale Film Corporation ; John Daly and Derek Gibson present for Hemdale Film Corporation ; Belbo Films in association with Arena Films presents ; written by Julian Mitchell ; executive producer, David Conroy ; produced by Ludi Boeken ; directed by Robert Altman

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Inside and outside the claustrophobic art world of Paris in the late 19th century, two Dutch brothers try to make their mark. Vincent can only paint and rage. Soft souled, black-toothed, he spends his life in a series of barren rooms, taking his work as far as it can go. Theo can only try--mostly in vain for the length of both their lives--to sell his brother's work. Theo vicariously participates in his brother's art while working, marrying, and contracting syphilis like a 'normal' bourgeoisie. The brothers became the work: one brother who painted, and the other brother who believed that to support the painting was the most important thing he could possibly do with his lifetime

From poverty to fame -- Early inspiration -- "Walk into the painting" -- Confronting a mentor -- Fiddling with paints -- "I don't own the gallery!" -- To Paris!/Falling in love -- Nerves and money stress -- On the road again -- Witnessing genius -- Gauguin pays a visit -- "Mr. Holy Spirit" -- Descent into madness -- Loyal brother -- Vincent's new doctor -- Meeting his benefactor -- Sanity & insanity -- No longer able to cope -- Artist's farewell -- Eternal bond/Credits

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live action

Vincent and Theo