The World's Greatest Paintings

Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh

Documentary Jun 6, 2020 43 min BBC Select

Available on Prime Video, BBC Select

S1 E2: The story behind one of the planet’s most iconic images is soaked in madness, tragedy and heartbreak. Van Gogh’s glorious Sunflowers appear to be an enthusiastic tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of life itself. But the truth is far darker. What torment was the artist, who took his own life soon after the painting’s completion, trying to express with this remarkable image?

Documentary Jun 6, 2020 43 min BBC Select

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 43 min
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.