fragile fixations
voyeurism, desire and obsession in the films of Alfred Hitchcock

An iconic director, Alfred Hitchcock's innovations in filmmaking and life’s works have inspired and influenced many filmmakers of today. His peak years during the 1950s included films like, Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Vertigo and others. The 1960s produced North by Northwest, Psycho, and The Birds which are among his most well known films. Recurring themes in his films reveal tense relationships with sex and death, female attraction, voyeurism, psychological issues, anxiety, fear, and suspense.

The fragile fixations film festival celebrates Hitchcock though a feature collection of films. Along with unforgettable characters, these stories share a common theme of voyeurism and highlight his ability to turn audience members into voyeurs themselves.