Stars: Tim Roth, Paul Rhys, Jean-Pierre Cassel

Director: Robert Altman

Summary: The dramatic story of the unique relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent Van Gogh. Vincent only sold one painting in his short life and committed suicide at the age of 37. Theo was his only friend and provided all the support Vincent needed.

A blistering, unsentimental portrait of the great Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, Robert Altman's VINCENT AND THEO focuses on the deeply neurotic relationship between the unstable, impoverished Vincent (Tim Roth) and his art dealer brother, Theo (Paul Rhys). Specifically, the film investigates the role Theo played in providing the normality and connection to the outer world that Vincent lacked--while Vincent, in turn, acted as the living embodiment of Theo's unfulfilled artistic aspirations. In the end, Theo's inability to secure his brother's financial independence and help him achieve a sense of self-worth by selling his paintings caused him a misery almost as profound as Vincent's. As the introverted Vincent, Roth delivers an intensely passionate performance, and Rhys is just as moving as the more reserved Theo. Altman chooses to concentrate on the artist himself, likely providing a deeper insight into the individual than scenes of him painting ever could. VINCENT AND THEO remains an unflinching and powerful interpretation of the life of one of the world's most famous artists.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	The South Bank Show - Robert Altman on Creating Vincent and Theo
Year:	1990
Release Date:	September 10, 2007
Runtime:	200 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	7952721
Keywords:	English, General, Vincent, Drama, Theo
Genre:	Drama