Gauguin: The Full Story (2003)

In 1903, on the island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas, a syphilitic and alcoholic Frenchman called Paul Gauguin died of a heart attack. At that point nobody realised the incredible impact Gauguin's work was to have on modern art. Art critic and broadcaster Waldemar Januszczak wrote and directed this examination of a man who was not only a great painter but sculptor, wood carver, musician, print maker, journalist and ceramicist. As well as telling the remarkable story of Gauguin's life, Januszczak also celebrates Gauguin's achievements and examines the various accusations of sexual misconduct, familial neglect and racism that are frequently made against him. The film contains many of Gauguin's masterpieces and includes paintings put on show at the Hermitage in St Petersburg which haven't been seen in public since their disappearance during World War II.

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Summary Details
Running Time2 hr
GenresBiography Documentary
FilmmakersRole
Waldemar Januszczak Director
Waldemar Januszczak Writer
Mike Lerner Producer
John Street Editor
CastRole
Waldemar Januszczak
Self - Presenter
Dario Encinas Pareja
Self - Artist
Marc Douezy
Self - Bourse de Paris
Mette Gauguin
Self - Great-Grandaughter of Paul Gauguin