Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon (2026)
In 1954, Marilyn Monroe—a 28-year-old actress who was not yet a star—traveled to Korea, in the midst of the war, to perform on stage and boost the morale of American troops. She undertook a four-day tour in the dead of winter, immortalized by unforgettable photographs: Marilyn in a sheer, form-fitting dress, in the freezing cold, facing more than 100,000 GIs. This trip was a turning point in her life. Thanks to this unprecedented success, she would reveal herself to herself and to others. Marilyn discovered herself as a radiant, free, sexy, and admired woman. She entered into legend, as well as into every American household of the 1950s.
Cast
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Joe DiMaggio
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich
Self (archive footage)
Elsa Lepoivre
Jean O'Doul (voice)
Directed by: Patrick Jeudy