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Kim Novak, the iconic actress from 'Vertigo,' revealed that her decision to leave Hollywood was unexpectedly influenced by a lack of her favorite sour pickles, along with her desire for personal fulfillment and her love for animals and painting. She was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival, where a documentary about her life was premiered.
The documentary 'Kim Novak’s Vertigo,' directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, is a loving but somewhat fawning tribute to actress Kim Novak, focusing on her career and personal insights, especially around her iconic role in 'Vertigo.' While it celebrates her talent and personality, the film's selective storytelling and overly admiring tone may leave some viewers skeptical about its objectivity.
Kim Novak received a Lifetime Achievement award at Venice Film Festival, where Guillermo del Toro praised her for her powerful and mysterious performances, especially in Vertigo. Novak, who retired from acting in 1966 to focus on painting and horses, was celebrated with a documentary and a warm tribute, highlighting her iconic career and private life.
Kim Novak was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, where a documentary about her career was screened. Once Hollywood's biggest star, Novak chose to leave the industry to focus on her art and personal life, reflecting on her experiences with studio system pressures, her relationships, and her principles, including her stand against racism and her fight for fair treatment in Hollywood.