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Valentino: The Last Emperor

Valentino: The Last Emperor

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 7, 2008

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

66%

Original Title

Valentino: The Last Emperor

Production Companies

Acolyte Films

Director

Matt Tyrnauer

Description

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)