Vivien Leigh, autant en emporte le vent

The film delves into the complexities of Leigh's personal life behind her celebrity persona. There are no explicit queer themes or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

By avoiding the glamorous starlet cliché, the documentary focuses on the internal struggles of a woman in a high-pressure industry. It challenges reductive, superficial depictions of femininity.

The narrative centers around a white, Anglo-Saxon figure. Given its historical context, it does not include diverse casting or race-bending.

The film prioritizes psychological realism over idealized, polished versions of history. It presents Leigh's identity through a complex, non-linear view of personhood rather than a perfect historical narrative.

The documentary centers Leigh’s bipolar disorder as a core element of her identity. It offers a sophisticated look at how invisible disabilities shape both public and private existence.