Van Gogh is a 1991 film written and directed by Maurice Pialat and starring the singer and actor Jacques Dutronc in the role of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, for which he won the 1992 César Award for Best Actor. Set in 1890, the film follows the last 67 days of Van Gogh's life and explores his relationships with his brother Theo, his physician Paul Gachet (most famous as the subject of Van Gogh's painting, 'Portrait of Dr. Gachet'), and the women in his life, including Gachet's daughter, Marguerite. Very little time is devoted to Van Gogh's art and work, with the bulk of the 158-minute running time occupied by the artist's often difficult personal relationships and declining mental state. The film omits any references to many of the most famous incidents in Van Gogh's life (including his attempt to cut off his ear in 1888) in favor of concentrating on the social dynamics of the late 19th century.
