Valentino: The Last Emperor

Sep 7, 2008

1h 36m

★ 6.5

Overview

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)

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Acolyte Films

Valentino: The Last Emperor Trailers

Cast

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Giorgio Armani

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Valentino

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Giancarlo Giammetti

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Doutzen Kroes

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Nati Abascal

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Jeannie Becker

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Marisa Berenson

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Matthew Broderick

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Michael Caine

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Joan Collins

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Jacqueline de Ribes

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Alessandra Facchinetti

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