

Showcases a diverse range of vehicles for enlightenment such as the alchemical quest for the Philosopher's stone to Tantric sex and martial arts, all with a gentle narration that is understandable by a complete novice.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.