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Shirley MacLaine, comme un torrent
8.0 / 10• 2026•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
With her short red hair, expressive face, vitality, and playful acting style, Shirley MacLaine stands out in the Hollywood pantheon. Driven by a volcanic personality and iron discipline inherited from classical dance, she has constantly reinvented herself, from the girl next door to the eccentric old lady she plays on screen today, proving at 91 that there is a place for actresses of all ages. A refreshing portrait featuring film clips and archival footage, particularly those in which this talk show regular exercises her sharp wit.
Cast & Crew
Shirley MacLaine
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Anne Steffens
Narrator (voice over)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean Lauritano's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Shirley MacLaine, comme un torrent is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
