The Life of Vincent Van Gogh

Arguably the world’s most famous artist, what do we actually know about Vincent van Gogh? We’ve all heard about the sunflowers, the ear-cutting, the madness, the suicide. But what is the truth behind the legend?

In this BBC art documentary, critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the life of van Gogh, investigating his creativity and providing a fresh, unsentimental portrait of the painter.