Kim Novak’s Vertigo

MENA premiere (Middle East and North Africa)

USA | English | Color | 77 min


 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. 
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2025-11-18 18:00:002025-11-18 18:00Creativity Centre
2025-11-19 21:00:002025-11-19 21:00Zamalek Cinema 2

Film Details

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe  

Countries: USA

Languages: English

Runtime: 77 min

Color: Color

Alexandre O. Philippe  

 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). 

Additional Information

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Writers: Alexandre O. Philippe

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Producer: Terri Piñon, Alexandre O. Philippe

Editor: David Lawrence

Cinematographer: Robert Muratore, Jeff Pointer