Exhibition on Screen: Sunflowers U

All is revealed in this fascinating film, which travelled beyond Amsterdam to Tokyo, Philadelphia, London and Munich to film, in incredible high-definition detail, all five of the Sunflower works. 

Dir: David Bickerstaff UK 2021 1hr 29mins


The greatest story ever painted.

● A unique opportunity to see, as never before, this series of spectacular paintings.

● Features five of the famous Arles Sunflowers from collections in London, Philadelphia, Tokyo, Munich and Amsterdam.


Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers are among his most famous works, and are some of the most iconic paintings in the world. In an extraordinary exhibition, the Van Gogh Museum took a new and revealing look at the five publicly-owned versions of sunflowers in a vase. And once again, the Van Gogh museum opened its doors exclusively to Exhibition on Screen.

They are immediately recognisable, but our film goes beyond the surface to explore the many questions and mysteries that surround these works. Why, for example, did Van Gogh choose the exotic sunflower with its long stem and golden crown? Indeed, when did the flower itself arrive in Europe and how had previous artists reacted to it? What was Van Gogh trying to say with his works and how does that differ from version to version? And what secrets did scientists discover when they analysed the work in detail?

All is revealed in this fascinating film, which travelled beyond Amsterdam to Tokyo, Philadelphia, London and Munich to film, in incredible high-definition detail, all five of the works. Each painting is different and has its own unique story, spanning one of the most famous and turbulent periods in art history.

All five paintings are also now considered to be in such a delicate state that there will never be a show with all five alongside one another ever again. Only in this film will you have a chance to see that on the screen – in our virtual exhibition. In doing so, the film brings to audiences many new levels of understanding both about the paintings and about Vincent van Gogh.

Tickets: £15 (£13) 

£10 under 26s & groups

Friends of Stamford Cinema - 50p off


Please note that this event will be socially distanced and bubble seating applies to all bookings. If you would like to book more than 6 tickets please contact the box office. The socially distanced seated capacity in the theatre is 70. 

Please wear a face covering and follow the signage and guidance given by staff when inside the venue. 

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