Biographischer Film der letzten Lebensperiode van Goghs. Im Mittelpunkt stehen nachlassende Schaffenskraft, Verzweiflung über die ausbleibende Anerkennung, Protest gegen die "Verbürgerlichung" des Bruders, Frauengeschichten. Van Gogh wird beim Malen gezeigt, größeren Raum aber nehmen seine Sonderlichkeiten und Escapaden und Exzesse ein. Seine Beziehung zu Gachets Tochter ist tatsächlich kompromittierend und unsensibel. Als Künstler sieht er sich überall im Recht. Seine eigene Kunst aber achtet er anscheinend gering.

"Van Gogh describes his “fits” to his doctor. Later, Van Gogh’s brother and Dr. Gauchet discuss his condition and treatment comparing his fits to those of an epileptic, and still later, Van Gogh admits to his fits being fictional." Schwaber Kerson, Toba: "Epilepsy and Media" (Manuskript, S. 30)

"Van Gogh suffered from some sort of seizures, and in one of these attack he cut off a part of his ear. Following that attack, he was admitted to a hospital, where a young intern at the hospital suggested there might be “a kind of epilepsy” involved. The attacks became more frequent by 1890, the longest and severest lasting some 9 weeks. Initial attacks of confusion and unconsciousness were followed by periods of stupor and incoherence during which he was generally unable to paint, draw, or even to write letters. Eventually he commits suicide. This film examines the final 67 days of Van Gogh’s life."
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