
During a self-imposed exile in Arles and Auvers-Sur-Oise, France, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh develops his unique, colorful style of painting. While grappling with religion, mental illness and a tumultuous friendship with French artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh begins to focus on his relationship with eternity rather than the pain his art causes him in the present.... (Full plot summary below)
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During a self-imposed exile in Arles and Auvers-Sur-Oise, France, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh develops his unique, colorful style of painting. While grappling with religion, mental illness and a tumultuous friendship with French artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh begins to focus on his relationship with eternity rather than the pain his art causes him in the present.
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| Dear Cast and CrewDi GoldingBut to strip the myth from the man, to understand his motivations, recognize his limitations, and attempt to show us what he saw is something perhaps only another painter could do. Or, as in the case with At Eternity's Gate, two painters. |
| Film ThreatLorry KiktaIt’s a beautiful visual and spiritual journey through the glorious highs and devastating lows of a brilliant artist who was ahead of his time. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA distinctly different biopicture that will evoke your empathy for Vincent Van Gogh. |
| Seven DaysRick KisonakWillem Dafoe is superb as the post-impressionist. |
| Stuff.co.nzGraeme TuckettAt Eternity's Gate, in its best moments, is an intoxicating experience. |
| NewcityRay PrideSchnabel's work speaks passionately for itself. The ecstatic bests the tragic. |
| The Victoria AdvocateJoe FriarDafoe delivers a masterful performance while Schnabel creates the most revealing portrait of Van Gogh placing the audience in the troubled mind of the accomplished painter. |
| Globe and MailKate TaylorThe results are highly affecting – so much so, that viewers who suffer from motion sickness may find the film hard to watch. If the approach feels empathetic rather than pretentious, it’s thanks to a crucial anchor: Willem Dafoe’s subtle and humble performance conjures a pitiable van Gogh, shredded by doubt and estranged from people, yet urgently aware of his painterly vision. |
| Chicago ReaderLeah PickettDafoe fully commits to his performance, as does Schnabel to the painter's vision and humanity. |
| Groucho ReviewsPeter CanaveseMemorable moments come from its series of penetrating philosophical conversations... Dafoe expertly plays the keenness of Van Gogh's intellect and creativity against his searing drive, his raw emotions, and the haunting that was his depression. |