Starring Toby Jones as Alfred Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren, THE GIRL tells the story of the director's obsessive relationship with his leading lady during the making of THE BIRDS and MARNIE. As Hitchcock attempted to sculpt Hedren into the perfect blonde of his imagination, he became consumed by the impossible dream of winning the real woman's love. Her rejection of his misguided attempts only added to his fixation, putting both their careers and personal lives in jeopardy. THE GIRL is a complex tale of power, obsession and the price exacted for stardom.
Starring Toby Jones as Alfred Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren, THE GIRL tells the story of the director's obsessive relationship with his leading lady during the making of THE BIRDS and MARNIE. As Hitchcock attempted to sculpt Hedren into the perfect blonde of his imagination, he became consumed by the impossible dream of winning the real woman's love. Her rejection of his misguided attempts only added to his fixation, putting both their careers and personal lives in jeopardy. THE GIRL is a complex tale of power, obsession and the price exacted for stardom. (less)
