Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic
Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic

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Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic

2006
Movie
16 min
English

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Director: UnknownGenres: Documentary, TV Movie

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the creation of the iconic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, exploring its journey from Truman Capote's novella to the silver screen. It examines the casting choices, the directorial vision, and the lasting cultural impact of the film and its star, Audrey Hepburn. The documentary also touches upon the controversies and changes made during production.

Critical Reception

As a retrospective documentary, critical reception often focuses on its insights into the making of a beloved film. It is generally praised for offering a well-researched look at the production and Audrey Hepburn's enduring legacy, though some may find it reiterates well-known facts about the film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers fascinating behind-the-scenes details on a cinematic masterpiece.

  • Highlights Audrey Hepburn's iconic performance and enduring appeal.

  • Provides context for the cultural significance and production challenges of the film.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this documentary is not readily available, but general audience appreciation for documentaries about classic films and Audrey Hepburn is typically high.

Awards & Accolades

N/A (Retrospective documentary focusing on an older film)

Fun Fact

The documentary likely discusses how Truman Capote famously disliked Audrey Hepburn's casting as Holly Golightly, feeling Marilyn Monroe was a more suitable choice for the role.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This is one of those short “making of” videos they include as extras when they release movies on DVD. This one is interesting but not memorable. There were a couple of neat anecdotes about the filming of scenes. Except for Patricia Neal, no...