A recently released trailer for the film “Loving Vincent”, about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, reflects a unique and mesmerizing process.
What looks like computer animation is actually the work of almost 100 artists, who have created oil paintings presented in the film at the rate of 12 paintings per second to achieve amazing results.
The ambitious feature-length film details the story of Van Gogh’s life leading up to the tumultuous time surrounding his death some 125 years ago.
It includes over 100 of his paintings, and is based on more than 400 letters written by the Dutch artist.
Based at their headquarters in Gdansk, Poland, the film is produced by Oscar-winning studios BreakThru Films and Trademark Films.
Here is a one minute peak at the work in progress.
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12 paintings per second! Sounds like me writing posts for the A-to-Z Challenge! Anyway, this sounds like a fascinating film, and I can’t wait to see it!
You were brave to take on the challenge, Gnome. I need my posting break days. ☺ He has been one of my favorites since childhood…I can’t wait to see this one. Thanks. 💘
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Thanks so much. ☺
My pleasure!
This is video is fascinating. Tells a lot of stories in such a short time and that’s a whole lot of work.
It’s a loving tribute by some dedicated, gifted artists. It’s my understanding that they are still recruiting painters for the effort. ❤️ Thanks, Jacqueline.
Wow. Stunning, Van. I can’t wait to see the whole film. I love being blown away by such incredible creativity. Thanks for sharing this.
It’s a return to the original animation method…one frame at a time, painted by hand. Fascinating to me, D. ❤️ You’re most welcome.
This will be an incredible film! Van, thanks for this featured Van Gogh post. One of my favorite painters. His mental status often talked about in psychiatry circles. 💛 Elizabeth
There’s such a level of tortured genius there, Elizabeth. He was so prolific, in spite of/because of his challenges. Thanks. 💔
I can’t wait to see the whole thing. II love all things Vincent. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Bradley. ☺
I was spellbound!
Isn’t it the truth? This is such a special project, Val. 💝
Thank you. I’m on it.
I really like the video! Nice post!
Thanks, Lynn. ☺
So cool
That kind of creativity is crazy. Great video, the movie should be amazing.
Quite an undertaking, George. I agree. ❤️
Wow Van – it’s all the more beautiful because of the painstaking effort that went into it. Thanks for sharing it! ❤
Diana xo
I so agree, Diana. On the effort and the wow factor. This one should be special.💛 💙 💜
Definitely worth a look. Thanks for this
Most welcome, Derrick. 💖
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have always been fascinated by VanGogh. I joyously anticipate seeing this!
I remember the first print I ever bought. A pair of worker’s boots. ☺
What a work of art! Thanks for sharing this info – will be sure to see the film now! Always been a fan of his paintings. 🙂
❤️ Me too, Kelly.
One of the most compelling figures in art.
Absolutely, Robert. ❤️
I love Van Gogh – his life, his story, and how his personality shaped his art. Love this! 🙂
So did I, Cynthia, happy to share the piece. ☺
Wow that is amazing…it’s so fascinating what they can do…I love the effect! 🙂
A bit of creative genius. Thanks, Deb. 💖
Indeed!
Wow! This is amazing, Van!❤️
Pretty special, Colleen. Thanks. 💕
wonderdull sist…. this is very excellent creative and smart
Gosh! I knew he had cut his ear off but I didn’t know this one>On July 27, 1890, he shot himself and died two days later at age 37.
“this world was never meant for one as beautiful.” from the song “Vincent”.
Cool! Thanks for the information! I never knew there was a song written for Vincent van Gogh!
From Wikipedia:
“Vincent” is a song by Don McLean written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. It is also known by its opening line, “Starry Starry Night”, a reference to Van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night. The song also describes different paintings done by the artist.
Glad to help you discover it…such a beautiful song. 💕
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I saw the preview a while ago, and my mouth must have been agape the entire time. I think the originality of this film makes it a must-see!
☺ I so agree.
Lovely post and the trailer is very tantalizing. 🙂
Looking forward to this one. Thanks, Carol.💖
Can’t wait to see the finished product. Very interesting.
💕 It will be special, no doubt. Thanks.