18 Apr 1985
Hälfte des Lebens
This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
Vincent & Theo
An obsessive vision. A desperate dream. A world that didn't understand… And a brother that did.
The tragic story of Vincent van Gogh broadened by focusing as well on his brother Theodore, who helped support Vincent. Based on the letters written between the two.
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Tim Roth Vincent Van Gogh
Paul Rhys Theodore 'Theo' Van Gogh
Adrian Brine Uncle Cent
Jean-François Perrier Léon Boussod
Hans Kesting Andries Bonger
Peter Tuinman Anton Mauve
Marie-Louise Stheins Jet Mauve
Oda Spelbos Ida
Jip Wijngaarden Sien Hoornik
Anne Canovas Marie
Sarah Bentham Marie Hoornik
Gusta Gerritsen Kee Vos
Jean-Denis Monory Emile Bernard
Han Kerckhoffs Vos
Johanna ter Steege Jo Bonger
Jean-Pierre Castaldi 'Pere' Tanguy
Kees Coolen Uncle Jan
Wladimir Yordanoff Paul Gauguin
Louise Boisvert Mme Ginoux
Vincent Souliac Paul Millet
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