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Valentino: The Last Emperor
6.5 / 10• 2008• 1h 36m•PG-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
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Lead
Valentino
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GG
Giancarlo Giammetti
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Doutzen Kroes
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Nati Abascal
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JB
Jeannie Becker
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Marisa Berenson
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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.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Valentino: The Last Emperor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
