The Last Fashion Show

2011 1h 36m IT

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★4.8TMDB · 49

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Synopsis

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The triumph of the designer Federico Marinoni in the world of Milanese fashion was marred by the tragic death of the maison's main model and the designer's muse, Alexandra Larsson, who was hit by a hit-and-run car while on her way to celebrate her consecration as a top model .

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Francesco Montanari
Ispettore Vincenzo Malerba
Vanessa Hessler
Brigitta Olsen
Richard E. Grant
Federico Marinoni
Giselda Volodi
Daria Marinoni
Virginie Marsan
Cristiana Landolfi
Claudine Wilde
Heidi
Paolo Seganti
Beppe Luini
Mario Cordova
Max Liverani

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carlo Vanzina
Writers: Enrico Vanzina, Carlo Vanzina, Franco Ferrini
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Nothing Underneath Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carlo Vanzina, shot by Carlo Tafani. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pino Donaggio. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Francesco Montanari and Vanessa Hessler and Richard E. Grant carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1868070 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Carlo Vanzina directs. Carlo Tafani behind the camera. Pino Donaggio scores. Raimondo Crociani cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Part of the "Nothing Underneath Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Carlo Vanzina, shot by Carlo Tafani. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Pino Donaggio. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Raimondo Crociani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Francesco Montanari and Vanessa Hessler and Richard E. Grant carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1868070 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Carlo Tafani
Original score: Pino Donaggio
Editing: Raimondo Crociani
Production design: Serena Alberi
Costume design: Grazia Materia
Makeup / hair: Barbara Pellegrini
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Status: Released
Original language: IT
Certification (US): T
IMDB: The Last Fashion Show (2011)

Part of

Nothing Underneath Collection

This trilogy blends mystery and thriller genres, set against the glamorous yet treacherous backdrop of fashion, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the façade of glamour.