Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail

Overview

Narrated by historian, critic and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell, this documentary reflects the development of the iconic filmmaker's signature style, through the making of one of his benchmark films, Blackmail. The documentary highlights the birth of the "Hitchcock Touch" at a period when talking pictures first emerged and explores his trademark themes, like such as murder, suspense and cool blondes. While focusing on Blackmail, the documentary reveals how this film also foreshadows the director's later masterpieces, from Psycho to North by Northwest and from The Birds to Frenzy.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 18, 2024

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

France, United Kingdom, United States of America

Production

Ciné+,StudioCanal,Turner Classic Movies,Nedland Media,StudioCanal UK,StudioCanal UK, Nedland Media, Turner Classic Movies, Ciné+

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt33583006