Gus Van Sant

This documentary looks at the life and career of Nicole Kidman, who, over forty-plus years, constantly renews her range of characters.

Modern-day Hollywood. After growing bored with her scheming movie producer boyfriend, Christian, young actress Tara rekindles an affair with a former flame. When Christian learns of her infidelity, the couple is plunged into the darkest depths of human desire.

In the 80s, American cinema entered a grungy Golden Age, as a generation of indie films blossomed from modest origins. Made for $25,000 on 16mm, this debut from Gus Van Sant (Elephant, Milk) is a quintessentially American classic, as well as a vital precursor of the New Queer Cinema movement.