Special Screenings · 46th Edition
Kim Novak’s Vertigo
Kim Novak's Vertigo
Director
Alexandre O. Philippe
Country
USA
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Language
English
Premiere
MENA premiere (Middle East and North Africa)
Synopsis
The film explores Kim Novak’s life, highlighting her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo and her journey from stardom to a reclusive life as an artist in Oregon, using rare archival footage and Novak’s own reflections. The film is an intimate portrait of a fiercely independent Hollywood star who left it all behind to live life on her own terms, revealing a haunting, resilient journey of art, identity, and authenticity in the shadow of one of cinema’s most iconic roles.
Screenplay
Alexandre O. Philippe
Producers
Terri Piñon, Alexandre O. Philippe
About the Director
He is a three-time Sundance Film Festival alum, has developed his own brand of “cinema essay,” exploring the art of filmmaking and its creators. His work dissects the most influential films and moments in cinema history. Selected past works include You Can Call Me Bill (SXSW 2023) and Lynch/Oz (Tribeca 2022).
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