Retrospective
Blonde Crazy
The blonde may owe a debt to the French chemist Eugéne Schuller who invented the hair bleaching process in 1909, but, as actresses, their talent is all their own. With the contribution of several prolific female screenwriters and editors, including the American Agnes Christine Johnston (The Patsy) and the Belgian Annette Wadement (Le Mepris), this is an opportunity to see the vital and multifarious contribution women have made to film iconography.
Curated by Kelly Robinson.
Visit our blog to read Lucy Bolton's article Blonde Crazy? Who's Blonde Crazy?
The Festival also features three silent blonde films accompanied by cutting edge musicians. Go to our Sound and Silents page and to what see what these special commisions are.
Blonde Crazy Season
at the BFI
BFI Southbank, 1 - 17 March
From silent stars such as sassy-dame Phyllis Haver and cute comedienne Marion Davies to ice queen Kim Novak and sex-bomb Marilyn Monroe – this programme certainly illustrates the range of iconic blondes throughout film history.
Laura Mulvey on The Blonde
Joint ticket available with Marnie (Mon 8 Mar only)
NFT 1, Mon 8 Mar, 6.30pm
Pioneer of feminist film theory considers the darker side of Hitchcock’s blonde.