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The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld
“A look at the fashion icon that was Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion - and one of the most mysterious.”
7.0 / 10• 2023• 1h 28m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
A look at the fashion icon that was Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion - and one of the most mysterious. His influence was immeasurable, from the Chanel catwalk to the high street - but how many people ever really knew the real Karl Lagerfeld? Weaving investigations in the present with Lagerfeld’s biography – illustrated by illuminating and much unseen archive footage – this film shows his profound and lasting effect on those around him, including his beloved cat Choupette.
Cast & Crew
Karl Lagerfeld
Self (archive footage)
LeadJd
Jacques de Bascher
Self (archive footage)
GD
Gilles Dufour
Self
Baptiste Giabiconi
Self
Lady Amanda Harlech
Self
PH
Patrick Hourcade
Self
Sébastien Jondeau
Self
BK
Brad Kroenig
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Waldman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
