Arquivo / 49th mostra

At 92, Kim Novak remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring enigmas — a luminous star who, at the height of her fame, turned her back on the spotlight and embraced a life of self-expression and authenticity. This documentary is a lyrical and intimate portrait, blending rare archival footage with deeply personal reflections and vivid glimpses into Kim’s reclusive life. Although her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958) remains her most iconic, the film explores how that performance — and the duality it captured — reflects the ongoing tension between image and identity that has shaped her life.

Presented at the Venice Film Festival.