Valentino the Last Emperor
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Plot Summary
A critically acclaimed look into the life and times of legendary fashion designer Valentino. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of the fashion icon’s celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life and work, and also explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. But at the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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77%- Reviews Counted: 74
- Fresh: 57
- Rotten: 17
- Average Rating: 6.8/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: The director only skims over the historical material. In taking for granted that this background is familiar to all, the film drives home the fact that high fashion is made by the few for the few.
Fresh: True to the Valentino prerogative, it's beautiful -- sad, too: a dream life moving into the unknown.
Fresh: As Valentino's team of seamstresses pore over a sequined white dress, entirely hand-sewn, and finally premiere it to the designer in its flawless, couture glory, it's all you can do not to gasp with pleasure.
Fresh: Above all, Valentino is a celebration of beauty and love, and the ways in which one begets the other.
Customer Reviews
The last great couturier
Anyone who enjoys fashion will enjoy this film. Although there are not a lot of shots of the actual dresses, what they show is amazing. Valentino is charming, even when he is a diva. Being able to see the process (albeit brief glimpses) is a real treat. Seeing the amazing artists who work behind the scenes is priceless. I have watched this several times and never gotten bored with it.
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- $9.99
- Genre: Documentary
- Released: 2009
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