Funny Face (1957)
Dir. Stanley Donen
Running time: 103 minutes
A classic musical from the golden era of 1950s Hollywood, fusing elements of romance and comedy. The cast features two legends of American cinema – Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. Astaire plays the part of Dick Avery, a well-known fashion photographer looking for a new star for shows and journal covers. Jo Stockton portrayed by Hepburn, catches his eye when they accidentally meet in a bookshop. From this moment on, the photographer will aim at making the girl into a new star of the Parisian fashion world. Along the way, as it is usually the case in romantic comedies, the protagonists will be joined by more than just a professional relationship. “Funny face” is a classic filled with songs, dance and excellent choreography and new generations of viewers all over the world continue to watch it.