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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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Donald Clarke Irish Times Apr 9, 2026
3.5/5
Philippe brings few stylistic flourishes to the film, but the fascinating conversation, punctuated by delving into her personal archives, should be more than enough to satisfy the serious cinephile. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Apr 7, 2026
It should be fascinating. Unfortunately, the self-absorbed Novak has very little insight to impart. Go to Full Review Henry K. Miller Sight & Sound Apr 6, 2026
What Philippe has created is a well-deserved and sometimes moving tribute. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 5 days ago
4.5/5
She clicks with Philippe, and there’s a wonderful openness about the film as she finds joy in being able to talk about everything with no fear anymore. Go to Full Review Robert W. Monk Flickering Myth Oct 4, 2026
Kim Novak’s Vertigo is an illuminating treat for lovers of art, cinema, and the classic film itself. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Oct 1, 2026
4/5
…this is an intimate and beautifully upholstered documentary which has showcases some great insights from Kim Novak, who has a remarkable career to look back on, and her narrative is delivered with great care and sensitivity… Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Alexandre O. Philippe

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Kim Novak

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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, Alexandre O. Philippe
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
Gull House Films, Medianoche Productions
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 2, 2026
Runtime
1h 17m
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