The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000)

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The film spans from Hepburn's early childhood to the 1950s which details her life as a Dutch ballerina, coming to grips with her parents' divorce, and enduring life in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II. She then settles in the U.S. where she succeeds in making it big as a movie actress, in such movies as Breakfast at Tiffany's.

General Plot
"The Audrey Hepburn Story" is a biographical drama tv film from 2000, directed by Steve Robman and including Jennifer Love Hewitt enacting the renowned Audrey Hepburn. This movie portrays the struggles, achievements, and life events of Audrey Hepburn, one of Hollywood's the majority of beloved starlets, fashion icons and humanitarian.

Starts and Ascent to Stardom
The movie starts with Audrey's challenging youth spent in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II, needing to deal with hunger and the loss of her father. These early experiences shaped Audrey's compassion for suffering, which inspired her later work as a humanitarian. Audrey's interest in acting gets fired up when she begins taking ballet lessons in London. She manages numerous tasks, consisting of being a chorus woman, to support her acting dream.

One day, Audrey's big break gets here when she gets discovered by the French author Colette, who selects her to play the lead role in the Broadway adaptation of her novel, "Gigi". Following her success in "Gigi", Audrey gets the opportunity to star in her very first huge Hollywood movie, "Roman Holiday", opposite Gregory Peck. The motion picture proves to be a hit, and Audrey wins the Academy Award for Best Actress, instantly ending up being a Hollywood experience.

Personal Life and Relationships
The motion picture deeply explores Audrey's complex love life, starting with her unstable very first marriage to Mel Ferrer, a fellow star and director. Despite their initial joy, distinctions and stress begin to emerge, revolving mainly around renowned films like "Sabrina" and "War & Peace". After browsing through a number of heartbreaking relationships and divorces, Audrey finally discovers love in Robert Wolders, a Dutch star.

Humanitarian Work
In in between her rise to stardom and personal life drama, the film highlights Audrey's humanitarian work, representing her generous desire to make a difference. After her retirement from the film industry, Audrey functioned as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, concentrating on offering aid to children in developing countries, motivated by her own experiences during World War II.

Conclusion and Legacy
The Audrey Hepburn Story acknowledges the discomfort and the lots of struggles Audrey went through, both in her individual life and in her profession, however it is her spirit, her resilience, and her undying desire to spread out love and generosity that make her a real icon.

The movie ends with Audrey's fight with cancer-- a fight she eventually lost. Nevertheless, her legacy lived on, not simply through the fantastic movie efficiencies she left, but also through her significant influence on style and her significant contributions to humanitarian work, marking her as a symbol of grace, nerve, and compassion.

Critical Reception
Regardless of the anticipation, "The Audrey Hepburn Story" received combined reviews from the critics. Some praised Jennifer Love Hewitt's portrayal of Audrey Hepburn, while others felt that the film missed out on recording the elegance and charm of Audrey Hepburn. Nevertheless, it is regarded as a worthy attempt to catch the essence and spirit of among the most long-lasting and well known icons of Hollywood.

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