Stardom (2000)
Directed by Denys Arcand

Drama / Comedy
aka: 15 Moments

Film Synopsis

In Cornwall, Canada, the young Tina Menzhal is discovered by a photographer, who directs her towards a modelling agency.  She soon becomes the darling of the media and a personal fetish of the fashion photographer Bruce Taylor.  As her modelling career takes off, Tina starts a romantic relationship with Barry Levine, an opportunistic restaurateur, but by this stage she knows she can no longer keep any secrets from the press.  Events take an unexpected turn when she meets a United States ambassador...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Denys Arcand
  • Script: Denys Arcand, Jacob Potashnik
  • Cinematographer: Guy Dufaux
  • Music: François Dompierre
  • Cast: Jessica Paré (Tina Menzhal), Victoria Snow (Tina's Mother), Jessica Mackenzie (Tina's Sister), Macha Grenon (Model Agency Owner), Joanne Vannicola (Rosie), Charles Berling (Philippe Gascon), Sophie Lorain (Italasia Reporter), Dan Aykroyd (Barry Levine), Gregory Calpakis (Steve Bourque), Patrick Huard (Montreal Talk-Show Host), Maggie Steed (British Fashion Reporter), Paul Reynolds (Nigel Pope), Camilla Rutherford (Toni), Patrick Poivre d'Arvor (French TV Anchorman), Robert Lepage (Bruce Taylor), Lisa Bronwyn Moore (Fashion One Reporter), Thomas Gibson (Renny Ohayon), Frank Langella (Blaine De Castillon), Richard Greenblatt (Jeremy Reed), Jayne Heitmeyer (Beautiful Feminist)
  • Country: Canada / France
  • Language: English / French
  • Support: Black and White / Color
  • Runtime: 100 min
  • Aka: 15 Moments

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