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L'Amour Fou
Documentary

L'AMOUR FOU

20101h 38m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Pierre Thoretton

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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.

Cast

Pierre Bergé

Pierre Bergé

Self / Interviewee

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Self (archive footage)

Betty Catroux

Betty Catroux

Self / Interviewee

Loulou de la Falaise

Loulou de la Falaise

Self / Interviewee

Jack Lang

Jack Lang

Self / Interviewee

Frédéric Chambre

Frédéric Chambre

Self (archive footage)

Boujemaa Lahbali

Boujemaa Lahbali

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Self (archive footage)

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity7.5
Humor5
Realism9.2
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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