Kylie MinogueLast month, video streaming giant Netflix confirmed that it would soon release a documentary about Australia’s Queen of Pop, Kylie Minogue. And today, the highly anticipated trailer has arrived.
The trailer finds Kylie in intimate conversations, describing herself as “frustrated” by media expectations on her career and “removed” from her body after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Meanwhile, archival footage shows her working hard in the studio, at the beach, in hotel rooms, and, of course, performing on stage and winning numerous awards. Plus, shots from her iconic music videos, live performances and snippets with INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.
Additional footage shows her great triumphs – headlining sold-out arena shows and drawing a massive crowd at Glastonbury – and Dannii Minogue and Nick Cave appear, with the former discussing the uncertainty around her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis and the latter describing Kylie as a “force.”
You can check out the trailer below.
Fans won’t have to wait long to watch the full thing. KYLIE drops on Netflix on Wednesday, 20 May.
The project will explore how Kylie has “defied the odds” and enjoyed a five-decade career in entertainment through the lens of an intimate, three-part documentary.
The series will, of course, visit her breakthrough role as Charlene in Neighbours before becoming a chart-topping musical success with a penchant for reinvention. As well as examining her successes and career milestones, the documentary will also dig into how Kylie became one of music’s most enduring artists, influencing generations of pop stars.
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Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning director Michael Harte (Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, BECKHAM) has directed the documentary series. It’s also produced by John Battsek’s Ventureland, the team behind WHAM! and other documentaries.
In addition to interviews with Kylie, Dannii, and Nick Cave, the documentary will feature conversations with Jason Donovan and Pete Waterman. We won’t be surprised if we see more famous faces throughout the series.
A press release notes that Kylie has opened her personal archives for the documentary and that she’ll reflect on an incredible life that’s inspired and soundtracked generations of fans. Her personal archive includes home movies and personal photographs, while Netflix has access to brand-new interviews with Kylie herself.
Set to showcase the woman behind the classic songs, KYLIE will dig into how the singer has dealt with public scrutiny throughout her career, as well as personal loss and illness.
