A 72-minute documentary from award-winning filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau (Faye, Music by John Williams, Five Came Back) and narrated by historian, critic and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell, reflects the development of Alfred Hitchcock's signature style, through the making of one of his benchmark films, Blackmail (1929). 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.
Becoming Hitchcock - The Legacy of Blackmail
Discover the evolution of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic style in a captivating 72-minute documentary by award-winning filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau. Narrated by esteemed historian, critic, and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell, this film provides a unique insight into Hitchcock's legacy.
