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Deep Dive: Faye (2024)

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Faye
Faye is a 2024 documentary directed and produced by Laurent Bouzereau that focuses on the life and career of actress Faye Dunaway. The film features interviews with notable figures such as Sharon Stone, Mickey Rourke, and director James Gray, as well as Dunaway's son, Liam Dunaway O’Neill. It includes Dunaway's personal revelations about her bipolar disorder diagnosis and her reputation for being 'difficult' in the industry. The documentary had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2024, and later debuted on HBO and Max on July 13, 2024. It has received positive reviews, with an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 69 on Metacritic, indicating generally favorable reviews from critics.

Why Watch

  • •Watch Faye Dunaway discuss her bipolar disorder.
  • •See interviews with Sharon Stone and Mickey Rourke.
  • •Find out why Dunaway is considered 'difficult' in Hollywood.

Did You Know

•Faye Dunaway revealed her bipolar disorder diagnosis in this film.
•The film premiered at Cannes on May 15, 2024, in the Cannes Classics section.
•Laurent Bouzereau took years to convince Dunaway to participate in the documentary.
•The film has an 89% approval rating from 36 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Perfect For

Faye Dunaway fansClassic film enthusiastsMental health advocates