Kim Novak is honored with “Golden Lion” at the Venice Film Festival

Kim Novak made a rare public appearance at the Venice Film Festival on Monday, where the legendary actress accepted the Golden Lion award for life achievements.

The honor followed the liberation of a deeply personal documentary that detects its journey from the poverty of the era of depression in Chicago in Hollywood, and later in a secluded life as an artist in Oregon.

Directed by Alexandre Philippe, the film combines archive videos with Novak’s honest narration, offering what critics describe as her most unspecified thoughts to date, according to Daily post office.

Starting with a voicemail recorded, Novak reflects her upbringing, her most important role in Alfred Hitchcock’s vertigo, and the pressures and indignation she suffered in Hollywood.

Variety Novak was welcomed as a “magnetic theme”, while the deadline praised her that she was “unexpected and impressive unspecified”.

The guardian He described it as “impressive, articulated, vibrant, youthful in ways that have nothing to do with cosmetic work”.

Among the most annoying revelations, Novak narrates her mother’s efforts to cancel her during depression and alarming decision to maintain a fetus that has been discouraged in their garage.

In addition, she also recalled Columbia Pictures Harry Cohn’s chief studio who hardly pointed “Fat Polack” and forcing her to change her name from Marilyn to Kim.

Despite these injuries, the documentary also highlights its creative regeneration after leaving Hollywood.

In addition, Novak found solace in painting in Oregon’s Ranch, which describes as “a way of survival” and a form of self-expression she denied during her career, according to the publication.

Critics have noted that Hitchcock is warmly presented throughout the film, even to please the locking appropriations for his constant presence. Reflecting on her career, Novak spoke: “I feel more proud to be a reactor than an actor.”

The acceptance of the award in Venice, Novak appeared visibly moved, telling the public that he felt “close to the end”, but grateful for finally sharing the story, according to the exit.

“I have to release something that was in the closet of my mind,” he said.