“There is a beautiful girl in the rapture, but there is no self-consciousness or vanity in acting. Under the spell, a sharp mind works.” With these words, film critic Brook Atkinson highlighted the grace and talent that made Audrey Hepburn famous
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Described as sophisticated and innocent, elfin and elegant, Audrey Hepburn embodied many qualities on screen. Donald Spot passion, dedication and classic style in movie star charm, his love /a>. With meticulous detail and analysis, this account takes the reader inside the glamorous but complicated world of Audrey.
Born in 1929, Audrey endured a difficult childhood that included desertion by her father and deprivations during World War II. . He barely survived in the grip of hunger
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She kept her dream of being a ballerina alive long enough to move
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to pursue a purpose. Her career stalled, but Audrey quickly found success first dance in musicals and then played the title role in the play. , Gigi.
Her performances as Gigi and Princess Ann in the movie Roman Holiday skyrocketed her to stardom in 1952. She started a succession. films, from Sabrina to Dinner at Tiffany’s to Charade, which landed her in the pantheon.
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stories. Recognized as a queen of gifted and formal actresses, Audrey became one of the most popular movie stars of the 20th century.
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and Audrey’s career changed in the late 1960s. she took on darker roles to evolve with American film tastes, and her private life became more and more complicated: Divorce, affair, motherhood and other divorces left her emotionally exhausted, and in 1968 she retired from public life to raise her two children.
Spoto portrays Audrey over the years as a diva secure in her professional arts status, but in many failed romances. He occasionally dabbled in entertainment, but in the late 1980s he found true fulfillment with UNICEF, a United Nations charity. Working tirelessly and traveling widely, he raised funds and promoted awareness for orphaned children. After a brief battle with cancer, Audrey passed away in 1993 as a legend in film, fashion and humanitarian.
Spot explores every facet of Audrey’s life and with vivid prose takes the reader through a difficult and painful stage. This behind-the-scenes look at his work and relationships is immersive
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a drama of villainy and celebrity in a depth previously unexplored.
His intention in Nun History is particularly revealing. The film discusses lifelong friendships, both personal and professional, and the spiritual fulfillment that resulted from this, and finally shows the intensity of Audrey’s personality. Her account of the film’s profound impact on her separates this biography from others that focus on her holiday roles. For his emotions and feelings about Nun History Spoto draws beyond his image to explore his thoughts and dreams, providing new insights into his true self.
Interviews and published reviews illustrate each stage of her career, and Spoto portrays Audrey as a woman whose desire she never received from her parents was to please others with care and sacrifice. Although his unbridled admiration sometimes undermines his credibility as an objective viewer, Spoto provides a wealth of data and thought analysis, and his critiques of son cinematography and The history of the film shows a remarkable intelligence.
Embracing and illuminating the fascinating biography of the star, Enchantment reveals the talented, humble, complex and passionate person that was Audrey Hepburn.
