Vincent
1987 · 105 min · ★ 6.5 · Documentary, History
A biography of Vincent van Gogh using only images and the letters he wrote to his brother Theo.
Directed by Paul Cox · Written by Paul Cox
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Marika Rivera (voice) - G Gabriella Trsek (voice)
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