Audrey Hepburn Remembered

...as pieces of a seductive puzzle. Because , far by many stars of Hollywood, Audrey Hepburn is more than great actress. Her roles, her private life details , her absolute admirable beauty and elegance are pieces, reminded b this documentary, defining a powerful woman in very special manner.

Audrey Hepburn Remembered (1993)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

Released the same year as her shocking early death, this documentary takes a look at the life and career of Audrey Hepburn. A great number of legends are interviewed here including Gregory Peck, Stanley Donen, Billy Wilder, Henry Mancini, Blake Edwards, Mel Ferrer and Roger Moore who also serves as host.

The documentary lasts just over a hour and if you're unfamiliar with Hepburn and her work then it's a great way to catch up, get some great title recommendations as well as hear from those who knew her as they talk about what made her so special. There are several great stories told throughout the running time including Peck who talks about how he fought his agent and the studio to get her name by his on the promotional material to ROMAN HOLIDAY. Other great stories are told about the making of films such as MY FAIR LADY and A NUN'S STORY. If you're a fan of Hepburn you'll enjoy hearing these stories as well as getting to hear from Hepburn herself from an archival interview.

This documentary, like Audrey Hepburn, is at first unassuming with a quiet prettiness. However, like Audrey, the more one experiences this film the more one appreciates it. Roger Moore is a charming host. The film includes several clips of Audrey including: numerous interviews, her famous films, and her early work before Roman Holiday. The exposition of her life is nicely balanced; beginning with her childhood, war experience and training as a dancer; and concluding with her career as a mother, work with UNICEF and battle with cancer. There are several touching interviews with family and friends including her brother and her first son Sean Ferrer. The directors interviewed include Billy Wilder (Sabrina, Love In The Afternoon), Stanley Donen (Funny Face, Charade, Two For The Road) and Blake Edwards (Breakfast At Tiffany's). Other people interviewed include actors Gregory Peck (Roman Holiday), and George Peppard (Breakfast At Tiffany's) and other talented people like Henry Mancini and Hubert De Givenchy. Her first husband Mel Ferrer provides great insight into Audrey's personality on and off stage. Ferrer acted with Audrey on film (War and Peace) and stage (Ondine), and directed her as well (Green Mansions). Audrey's love life is covered with respect and dignity without ignoring the difficulties that occurred. I would recommend the documentary to anyone with an interest in the wonderful and magical Audrey Hepburn –a woman with both inner and outer beauty.