Valentino: The Last Emperor
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Valentino: The Last Emperor

6.5 / 10 2008 1h 36mPG-13 English
Documentary

Storyline

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)

Cast & Crew

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

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Lead
Valentino

Valentino

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GG

Giancarlo Giammetti

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Doutzen Kroes

Doutzen Kroes

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Nati Abascal

Nati Abascal

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JB

Jeannie Becker

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Marisa Berenson

Marisa Berenson

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Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

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What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Matt Tyrnauer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Valentino: The Last Emperor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker