Vox Lux: From Tragedy To Fame & Where To Watch It [Movie Guide]

Can fleeting moments of catharsis truly eclipse the enduring scars of trauma, especially when amplified by the relentless glare of fame? The story of Celeste, as depicted in "Vox Lux," is a chilling testament to the destructive power of unchecked stardom, a cautionary tale that resonates far beyond the silver screen. Eighteen years after a school shooting turned an eighth-grade music prodigy into an overnight pop star, she succumbs to the pitfalls of fame. It's a descent paved with glittering temptations and shadowed by the lingering specter of a tragedy that forever altered the course of her life.

The film, a 2018 drama clocking in at 1 hour and 50 minutes, isn't merely a surface-level exploration of celebrity culture. It delves into the profound psychological impact of surviving a horrific event, and how that trauma can be both a catalyst for artistic expression and a breeding ground for self-destruction. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it's definitely worth watching for its excellent acting, music, and themes of trauma, redemption, and the corruption of fame. "Vox Lux" begins in 1999 when teenage sisters Celeste (Raffey Cassidy) and Eleanor (Stacy Martin) survive a seismic, violent tragedy. The sisters compose and perform a song about their experience, making something lovely and cathartic out of catastrophe while also catapulting Celeste to stardom. A dysfunctional pop star (Natalie Portman) is propelled into the media spotlight after a national tragedy.