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Synopsis
This documentary examines the life and work of the late fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent, recounting how a frail prodigy prone to bouts of depression became an icon of the fashion world. Initially appointed head of the House of Dior in 1957 before growing into a globally recognized designer in his own right, Saint-Laurent overcomes his struggles with substance abuse, accumulating a large art collection alongside his lifelong personal and professional partner, Pierre Bergé.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic63/100
35 audience votes
Key crew
- Pierre ThorettonDirector
- Ève GuillouWriter
- Pierre ThorettonWriter
Cast
- Pierre BergéSelf / Interviewee
- Yves Saint LaurentSelf (archive footage)
- Betty CatrouxSelf / Interviewee
- Loulou de la FalaiseSelf / Interviewee
- Jack LangSelf / Interviewee
- Frédéric ChambreSelf (archive footage)
- Boujemaa LahbaliSelf (archive footage)
- Catherine DeneuveSelf (archive footage)
- Laetitia CastaSelf (archive footage)
- François de RicqlèsSelf (archive footage)
- François CurielSelf (archive footage)
- Lionel GossetSelf (archive footage)
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Themes
fashion