Valentino: The Last Emperor
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2008
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Film which travels inside the singular world of one of Italy's most famous fashion designers, Valentino Garavani, documenting the colourful and dramatic closing act of his celebrated career and capturing the end of an era in global fashion. However, at the heart of the film is a love story - the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Capturing intimate moments in the lives of two of Italy's richest and most famous men, the film lifts the curtain on the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion. (Storyville)
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
96 min
Release date:
7 Sep 2008
Country:
US
Languages:
English, Italian, French
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
2 wins & 6 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
This up-close portrait delivers all the runway glamor and backstage gossip that fashionistas crave, yet it's also unexpectedly poignant.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
30 Jul 2009
rotten:
The director only skims over the historical material. In taking for granted that this background is familiar to all, the film drives home the fact that high fashion is made by the few for the few.
– Natasha Senjanovic,
Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jul 2009
fresh:
There's only one monarch mentioned in the title of Valentino: The Last Emperor. But Matt Tyrnauer's breezy and entertaining look inside the world of high fashion is very much a two-man show.
– Jason Anderson,
Toronto Star,
10 Jul 2009
rotten:
Superficial but giddily entertaining.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
10 Jul 2009
fresh:
As Valentino's team of seamstresses pore over a sequined white dress, entirely hand-sewn, and finally premiere it to the designer in its flawless, couture glory, it's all you can do not to gasp with pleasure.
– Kara Nesvig,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
12 Jun 2009