Van Gogh Film Screening - "Lust for Life" with Kirk Douglas - Livestream
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Van Gogh Film Screening - "Lust for Life" with Kirk Douglas - Art History Livestream - Hosted by Robert Kelleman
We invite you to join us for a screening of the 1956 classic "Lust for Life" starring Kirk Douglas as Vincent Van Gogh.
Before the screening there will be a brief 15-20 minute overview of the film including historical context, plot summary, things to look for, accuracy, etc.
During and after the screening there will be an opportunity to discuss the film with your fellow participants via Zoom.
Lust for Life is a 1956 American biographical film about the life of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, based on the 1934 novel of the same title by Irving Stone which was adapted for the screen by Norman Corwin.
It was directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by John Houseman. The film stars Kirk Douglas as Van Gogh, James Donald as his brother Theo, with Pamela Brown, Everett Sloane, and Anthony Quinn. Douglas won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his performance, while Quinn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Lust for Life - Film Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k39hFQitHrE
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Your host for this programme is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organisations London History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
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