Valentino: The Last Emperor
Genres
Overview
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)
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2008-09-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
39
Vote Average
6.6
Giorgio Armani
Self
Valentino Garavani
Self
Giancarlo Giammetti
Self
Doutzen Kroes
Self
Nati Abascal
Self
Jeannie Becker
Self
Marisa Berenson
Self
Matthew Broderick
Self
Michael Caine
Self
Joan Collins
Self
Jacqueline de Ribes
Self
Alessandra Facchinetti
Self
Dante Ferretti
Self
Tom Ford
Self
Anne Hathaway
Self
Elizabeth Hurley
Self
Karl Lagerfeld
Self
Elle Macpherson
Self
Donatella Versace
Self
Diane von Fürstenberg
Self
Alek Wek
Self
Anna Wintour
Self
Gwyneth Paltrow
Self
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