More than half a century after her appearance on the London skyline, Julie Andrews remains the world’s most adored nanny. Artist, actress, singer, dancer, writer, philanthropist, she has often been pigeonholed into the roles that made her famous. The unforgettable interpreter of Mary Poppins (1964) left her mark on the artistic life of the second half of the twentieth century, inscribing her career in modernity. From Broadway (The Boy Friend, then My Fair Lady) to Walt Disney studios, she even reached the Oscar stage. The Sound of Music was the crowning achievement of her global stardom, but she went on to make a string of films (and flops) at a frantic pace. Blacklisted by the studios, the couple formed with her second husband made a triumphant comeback in 1982 with the anti-conformist Victor Victoria. Now a queer icon with an almost extinct voice, Julie Andrews continues to enchant audiences at the age of 80…
From film and show excerpts to archive footage imbued with her savory English humor, this moving portrait sweeps through the prolific career of a multi-talented artist who overcame setbacks by reinventing herself with the same thirst for perfection.
From film and show excerpts to archive footage imbued with her savory English humor, this moving portrait sweeps through the prolific career of a multi-talented artist who overcame setbacks by reinventing herself with the same thirst for perfection.
Production
Yves Riou
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