On October 25, MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK will arrive in select theaters in Los Angeles and New York. Celebrating a century since Alfred Hitchcock’s first feature, award-winning filmmaker Mark Cousins presents a fresh exploration of the legendary director’s work. Cousins, known for acclaimed projects like The Story of Film: A New Generation and Women Make Film, offers a new approach by using Hitchcock’s own voice to revisit his extensive career.
In this unique documentary, viewers are guided through Hitchcock’s early silent films, his renowned works from the 1950s and 60s, and his later productions. Cousins employs playful and revealing techniques to provide insight into Hitchcock’s artistic evolution and how his films resonate today. Featuring actor Alistair McGowan as the voice of Hitchcock, the film serves as both a tribute and a fresh perspective on one of cinema’s most iconic figures.