Kim Novak: Hollywood's Golden Age Rebel
Kim Novak never dreamed on being a star, but she became one. Most famous for her enigmatic performance in Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), the Chicago-born actress never quite fitted into the Hollywood mould and wanted to do things her own way.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Kim Novak, l'âme rebelle d'Hollywood |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Jessica Menendez |
| Runtime | 53 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The documentary constructs a portrait not through simple chronology, but through the lens of internal rebellion. It relies on rare archival footage and candid reflections to frame Novak not as a studio product, but as an artist fiercely protective of her autonomy.
What lingers after the credits is a nuanced understanding of the studio era's pressures and the personal cost of fame for an unwilling icon. It’s a tribute to a defiant spirit. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jessica Menendez
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With quiet attention, to absorb the nuances of a complex Hollywood legacy.
🎭 Cast
Kim Novak
Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee
Leah Aldridge
Self - Interviewee
Emily Carman
Self - Interviewee
Tania Modleski
Self - Interviewee
Léonie Simaga
Self - Narrator (voice)
Marie-Ève Dufresne
Self - Additional Voice
Anne Jacq
Self - Additional Voice
Jacky Tavernier
Self - Additional Voice
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Alfred Hitchcock
Self (archive footage)
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