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Kim Novak's Vertigo

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At 92, Kim Novak remains one of Hollywood's most enduring enigmas -- a luminous star who, at the peak of her fame, turned her back on the spotlight to embrace a life of self-expression and authenticity. Once the top box office draw in the world, she rebelled against the studio system and the confines of celebrity, choosing individuality over image, and art over artifice. KIM NOVAK'S VERTIGO is a lyrical and intimate portrait, blending rare archival footage with deeply personal reflections and vivid glimpses into Kim's reclusive life. While Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo remains her most iconic role, the film explores how that performance -- and the duality it captured -- mirrors the ongoing tension between image and identity that shaped Kim's life. As she revisits fragments of her past a deeper story emerges: one of defiance, reinvention, and the quiet power of a woman who walked away from fame to remain true to herself.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 17h
It should be fascinating. Unfortunately, the self-absorbed Novak has very little insight to impart. Go to Full Review Henry K. Miller Sight & Sound 1d
What Philippe has created is a well-deserved and sometimes moving tribute. Go to Full Review Danny Leigh Financial Times 5d
4/5
Built around interviews at Novak’s home on the wild Oregon coast, the flow of the movie has the loosey-goosey feel of actual conversation. What emerges most clearly is endurance. Go to Full Review Victoria Luxford Clash Magazine 6d
8/10
While not comprehensive, Kim Novak’s Vertigo feels like the kind of personal journey that few films offer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Alexandre O. Philippe

Director

Kim Novak

Actor

Alexandre O. Philippe

Screenwriter

Terri Piñon

Producer

Alexandre O. Philippe

Producer

Sue Cameron

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis At 92, Kim Novak remains one of Hollywood's most enduring enigmas -- a luminous star who, at the peak of her fame, turned her back on the spotlight to embrace a life of self-expression and authenticity. Once the top box office draw in the world, she rebelled against the studio system and the confines of celebrity, choosing individuality over image, and art over artifice. KIM NOVAK'S VERTIGO is a lyrical and intimate portrait, blending rare archival footage with deeply personal reflections and vivid glimpses into Kim's reclusive life. While Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo remains her most iconic role, the film explores how that performance -- and the duality it captured -- mirrors the ongoing tension between image and identity that shaped Kim's life. As she revisits fragments of her past a deeper story emerges: one of defiance, reinvention, and the quiet power of a woman who walked away from fame to remain true to herself.
Director
Alexandre O. Philippe
Producer
Terri Piñon, Alexandre O. Philippe
Screenwriter
Alexandre O. Philippe
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m