Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008)

Directed by

Matt Tyrnauer

Genre

documentary film, biographical film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 36m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 43 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani through the final stages of his career. It shows his working relationship with his long time partner Giancarlo Giammetti and gives a look behind the scenes of the high fashion world.

intimateelegantreflectivebittersweetstylishupbeatobservationalnostalgic

What happens

Valentino: The Last Emperor is a 2008 documentary film produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, a special correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine. The film is an exploration of the singular world of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani. The film documents the dramatic closing act of Valentino's career, tells the story of his life, and explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business. At the heart of the film is the relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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