Sky Arte documentary reveals Hitchcock through wife Alma Reville's eyes
A new documentary, 'Hitchcock Confidential – L’altra metà del genio', airing on Sky Arte on Saturday, August 13, offers an unprecedented portrait of Alfred Hitchcock through the intimate, gentle, and critical perspective of his wife and collaborator, Alma Reville. The film features insights from biographer Patrick McGilligan and memories from the couple's daughter, Pat O'Connell Hitchcock. Alma Reville's voice highlights the contrasts between the master of suspense and the affectionate husband and father, while not shying away from his dark side, contradictions, and flaws that contributed to his myth. The narrative is enriched with interviews with collaborators, trailers, promotional material, and little-known videos featuring Hitchcock himself, including restored clips from his early feature films made in England, propaganda films he directed during World War II, and moving images from his last appearance.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Hitchcock Confidential – L’altra metà del genio' airs on Sky Arte on August 13, 2022.
- The film coincides with the anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's birth.
- Alma Reville, Hitchcock's wife and collaborator, provides an intimate perspective.
- Biographer Patrick McGilligan contributes insights.
- Pat O'Connell Hitchcock, the couple's daughter, shares memories.
- The documentary includes restored clips from Hitchcock's early British feature films.
- Propaganda films directed by Hitchcock during World War II are featured.
- Little-known videos and moving images from Hitchcock's last appearance are included.
Entities
Artists
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Alma Reville
- Patrick McGilligan
- Pat O'Connell Hitchcock
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune