Van Gogh: The Real Story

202550m

An immersive journey through the world of Vincent van Gogh and its unsolved mysteries, filmed on location at historical European sites and enriched by the voices of his Impressionist peers, as well as the music of his time. Featuring beautiful visuals and engaging storytelling— discover the secrets behind the life and work of one of the most recognized, yet misunderstood, artists of the modern world.

Production

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Dutch Master (in the Making)

Uncovers the mystery surrounding Van Gogh's life by tying together fascinating facts about the painter, to examine which parts of his life influenced his work.

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2. Vincent Discovers Colour

In many ways, it is in Antwerp that Vincent begins the remarkable evolution that will ultimately make him one of the most important painters in modern art.

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3. The Final Years

Perhaps the most well-known fact about Vincent’s troubled life is that he cuts his ear. Dive into the horrifying story of what it is that inspires him to do something so drastic.

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