10 Must-Watch Melodramas About Models

Description: Set in the swinging '60s, this film follows a fashion photographer (David Hemmings) whose life becomes entangled with a mysterious model, leading to a series of enigmatic events.

Fact: The film was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and features a famous scene where a model's dress is blown up by a fan.

Description: This biographical drama tells the tragic story of Gia Carangi (Angelina Jolie), one of the first supermodels, whose life was marked by success, drug addiction, and her battle with AIDS.

Fact: Angelina Jolie won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Gia Carangi.

Description: This comedy follows the life of Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller), a dim-witted male model who becomes embroiled in a plot to assassinate the Malaysian Prime Minister, offering a satirical look at the modeling industry.

Fact: The film features cameos from real-life supermodels like Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, and Cindy Crawford.

Description: This romantic comedy involves a young girl (Hilary Duff) who creates a fake online persona for her mother (Heather Locklear), a former model, to find love, highlighting the modeling world's influence on personal relationships.

Fact: The film features a cameo by fashion designer Vera Wang.

Description: This all-female cast film explores the lives of several women, including models, in New York City, focusing on friendship, betrayal, and the fashion industry's impact on their lives.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1939 classic and features a star-studded cast including Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes, and Annette Bening.

Description: While not exclusively about a model, this film dives deep into the fashion world, where aspiring journalist Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) navigates the high-stakes environment of a top fashion magazine, encountering models and the industry's elite.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Lauren Weisberger, who drew inspiration from her own experience working as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

Description: This Danish film explores the dark side of the modeling industry through the story of Emma (Maria Palm), a young woman who moves to Paris to pursue her modeling dreams but faces exploitation and manipulation.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life stories of models and the harsh realities they often face.

Description: Although a documentary, it provides an insider's view of the fashion world, focusing on the creation of Vogue's iconic September issue, featuring models and the editorial process.

Fact: The film captures the behind-the-scenes tension between Vogue editor Anna Wintour and creative director Grace Coddington.

Description: A dark and surreal exploration of the modeling industry, where a young aspiring model (Elle Fanning) faces the predatory nature of the fashion world, leading to a descent into madness.

Fact: The film was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, known for his visually striking and provocative films.

Description: While not solely about models, this film features Kate Winslet as a talented dressmaker who returns to her small Australian town, using her skills to transform the local women into models, sparking romance and drama.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Rosalie Ham and showcases stunning period costumes.