Factory Girl

Set against the swinging 1960s New York art scene, Factory Girl follows Edie Sedgwick, a wealthy debutante whose magnetic presence lands her in Andy Warhol’s orbit. At Warhol’s Factory she becomes his most famous muse, instantly recognizable in film and photography, swept up in a world of glamour, parties, and avant-garde celebrity.

Despite the intoxicating spotlight, Edie longs for real affection, and Andy’s cool detachment leaves her emotionally unfulfilled. She begins an affair with a charismatic musician who promises escape and urges her to claim independence outside the Factory’s influence.

Her attempt to break free proves complicated and painful: fame, manipulative relationships, and substance abuse conspire to fracture her sense of self. As Edie pursues identity and recognition, the glitter of celebrity reveals a darker underside that slowly consumes her.

A portrait of ambition and vulnerability, the movie probes the costs of being muse and icon, showing how art, desire, and exploitation collide in a culture obsessed with fame. Through evocative period detail and a central performance that captures both radiance and fragility, it offers a haunting meditation on the limits of fame and the human need for love.