Van Gogh: Brush with Genius

Van Gogh: Brush with Genius is a French documentary that provides an artistic look at the life and work of the painter. Presented from a first-person perspective as if narrated by the artist himself, the film focuses on his creative process and the inspiration behind his work. The production used the IMAX format to highlight the colors and brushwork of the paintings, aiming to create an intimate connection between the viewer and the man.

Directed by François Bertrand and written by Marie Sellier, the film features Jacques Gamblin as Vincent Van Gogh and Peter Knapp appearing as himself. Released in 2009 with a runtime of 38 minutes, the project combined a focus on the painter's technical skill with a large-scale graphic treatment. Audience reception has been generally positive, as reflected by a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 197 votes.