 with schnabel s distinct  the diving bell and the butterfly  style  at eternity s gate  follows the life of van gogh but is not a traditional cradletothegrave biopic written by schnabel jean claude carriere and louise kugelberg the film takes a journey into the mind of the artist who despite skepticism ridicule and illness created some of the world s most beloved and stunning works of art julian schnabel mostra internazionale d arte cinematografica new york film festival 