Valentino: The Last Emperor

2008 1h 36m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 43

Documentary

Synopsis

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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)

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Giorgio Armani
Self
Valentino
Self
Giancarlo Giammetti
Self
Doutzen Kroes
Self
Nati Abascal
Self
Jeannie Becker
Self
Marisa Berenson
Self
Matthew Broderick
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt Tyrnauer
Languages: Italian, French, English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Italian, French, English.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, shot by Tom Hurwitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bob Eisenhardt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Giorgio Armani and Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1176244 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Matt Tyrnauer directs. Tom Hurwitz behind the camera. Bob Eisenhardt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Italian, French, English.

Trivia

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1Released 18 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Italian, French, English.
3Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, shot by Tom Hurwitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Bob Eisenhardt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Giorgio Armani and Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1176244 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.