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201544 minNRdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Discovering Audrey Hepburn

201544 minNRdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award for her role in "Roman Holiday" (1953), marking the start of her influential career in film and fashion.

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Lyndy Saville

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Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award for her role in "Roman Holiday" (1953), marking the start of her influential career in film and fashion.

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Audrey Hepburn's rise to fame began in the late 1940s as a model. She gained widespread recognition with her Academy Award-winning role in "Roman Holiday" (1953). The documentary features her performances in "Sabrina" (1954) and "Funny Face" (1957), which cemented her status as a beloved actress. Hepburn's iconic portrayal of Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) showcased a memorable Givenchy dress, further establishing her influence in fashion. Her legacy endures in both film and fashion history.

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See Audrey Hepburn's Oscar-winning performance in 'Roman Holiday'.
Meet fashion icon Audrey in her iconic Givenchy dress.
Follow her rise from model to beloved actress.

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Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award for 'Roman Holiday' in 1953.
She starred in 'Sabrina' in 1954 and 'Funny Face' in 1957.
Her role in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' featured a famous Givenchy dress.
The documentary was directed by Lyndy Saville and released in 2015.

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