Stardom (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Alternative Title: 15 Moments, Estrellato, Stardom - Le culte de la célébrité
Director: Denys Arcand
Writer: Denys Arcand, Jacob Potashnik
Production & Genre
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Companies: N/A
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: celebrity, fashion industry, modeling, modeling shoot, supermodel
Story
The movie 'Stardom' (2000) follows Tina Menzhal, a high school athlete from rural Canada who is discovered by a sports photographer and sent to a fashion agency in Montréal. This sets her on a journey through the glamorous world of supermodels, taking her from Canada to Paris, then back to Montréal, onto Manhattan, and eventually around the world. Along the way, she encounters two boyfriends, two husbands, numerous TV interviews, an agent, paparazzi, and a documentary filmmaker. Throughout this whirlwind career, Tina struggles to express her thoughts and feelings amidst the constant noise and chaos of celebrity life.
Summary
Directed by Denys Arcand, 'Stardom' is a 2000 film that offers a comedic and dramatic exploration of the fashion industry's impact on one young woman's life. The story centers around Tina Menzhal, who goes from being a small-town athlete to an international supermodel. The movie provides a candid look into the world of modeling, filled with paparazzi, agents, interviews, and the constant pressure to maintain fame and relevance.
