Tonight on TV: Anthony Hopkins is unrecognizable in this behind-the-scenes film

After the publication of Stephen Rebelo’s book, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psychoharkening back to the creation of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, many production companies are showing interest in making an adaptation.

It wasn’t until 2011 that journalist and screenwriter Sasha Gervase (to whom we owe Steven Spielberg’s Terminal) was chosen to direct a film soberly titled Hitchcock.

In his first feature film as a director, the latter clearly wants to pay tribute to the creative and fighting spirit of the man nicknamed the Master of Suspense and humorously point out his countless obsessions.

In addition, Sasha Gervasi wants to approach a different aspect of the famous filmmaker, highlighting his relationship with his wife, Alma Reville, who was also his regular editor and had a great influence on his work.

Both biographical and photographic, Hitchcock It is worn by the flawless and unrecognizable Sir Anthony Hopkins (then 75 years old, the actor had to put on makeup for more than an hour and a half every day of filming) and the no less talented Helen Mirren, nominated for Best Actress. category at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs for Alma Reveille’s performance.

Hitchcock Sasha Gervase with Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson…

Tonight at Arte at 20:55.