Van Goghs
Van Goghs

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Van Goghs

2018
Movie
103 min
Russian

Mark Ginzburg is a talented artist who is always depressed. He's 52, but personal and professional success has escaped him. Many years ago, Mark moved from his native Riga to Tel Aviv to get away from his oppressive father, Viktor, who still supports him financially. Victor Ginzburg is a famous conductor. His work is his life. He never cared about Mark's feelings and tried to mold his son in his own image. Their highs and lows turned long ago into a love-hate relationship. More hate than love. Father calls his son by his childhood nickname Birdie, which infuriates the son. Son calls his father Your Majesty, which infuriates the father. After Viktor is diagnosed with a fatal illness, the father and son set off on a difficult journey that leads from hate to love.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic74
Google Users86%
Director: Dorota Kobiela, Hugh WelchmanGenres: Animation, Biography, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows a young man named Armand Roulin who is tasked with delivering Vincent van Gogh's final letter after the artist's death. As Armand travels, he interviews people who knew Vincent, piecing together the mystery surrounding his final days and ultimately his death. The narrative is told through stunning, hand-painted oil animation, each frame meticulously crafted in the style of Van Gogh's own artwork.

Critical Reception

Loving Vincent received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative animation technique, visual artistry, and compelling narrative. Critics lauded its unique approach to exploring the life and death of Van Gogh, calling it a beautiful and moving tribute. Audiences were equally captivated by the film's aesthetic and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking, hand-painted animation that directly emulates Van Gogh's style.

  • Commended for its poignant and unconventional exploration of the artist's life, struggles, and mysterious death.

  • Recognized for its emotional resonance and artistic ambition, offering a unique cinematic experience.

Google audience: Viewers were deeply impressed by the film's stunning visual artistry and the innovative animation technique, finding it a beautiful and captivating way to learn about Vincent van Gogh. Many highlighted the emotional impact of the story and the unique perspective it offered on the artist's life and tragic end.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Won Best Animated Film at the 71st British Academy Film Awards. Won the Audience Award for Best Animated Feature at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Every single frame of the film was an oil painting lasting approximately 15 minutes to create, resulting in over 65,000 paintings.

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