Art: Loving Vincent

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Loving Vincent is a most pleasing combination of painting and film produced by Polish studio BreakThru Films and Trademark Films. Its visual style evokes that of Van Gogh and it flows from scene to scene effortlessly. Here's a trailer--

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According to The Reel --

Vincent Van Gogh’s obsession with his art might have caused him tremendous personal agony, but his output was tremendous – almost 900 paintings, many of which are counted among the greatest works of all time. In a new tribute to Van Gogh, the makers of an animated documentary will feature 120 of his most famous paintings.

Breakthru Films (still working on their online presence) won several awards for another film, Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" (2006), a stop-motion animation. It was released in the U.S. as an adaptation by Suzie Templeton and won an Academy Award. Here's a taste:

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This concept trailer for Loving Vincent, published by Solar Pictures, has some interesting points to make. Needless to say perhaps, but there is a theory that Van Gogh didn't commit suicide, but was shot. My apologies if this is a spoiler for you.

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-- Marge