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Christian Audigier The VIF

Released Jun 22, 2018 1h 30m Documentary List
Tomatometer 1 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
After being diagnosed with MDS, an aggressive type of blood cancer, Christian Audigier is forced to accept what lies ahead of him. To find the strength to do so, he looks to his past as he embarks on an introspective journey through his life.

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Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times "Christian Audigier the Vif" lacks the strong narrative structure that would make it a better documentary, and it often skips details about Audigier's life and experience that might have offered deeper insight into the designer. Jun 22, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I got roped into seeing this film with a friend who insisted and as it would turn out, I'm very happy she insisted! I knew nothing about the subject of the film (the designer, fashion and the industry, pop culture, etc), but walked away stunned by the story and the world it takes place in. The makers used every element possible to tell a holistic story about a rather eccentric individual and did so in a way that exposed not just the glamourous highlights of his life (which seemingly could have been the primary subject of a film twice the length), but also the perils and struggles of balancing life inside the chaotic industry of fashion and celebrity culture. In a way, the film humanized a world that often times seems to exist wholly on another planet. I expected to see a film about a man struggling with MDS, and I certainly got that experience, but the byproducts of the storytelling in this film gave full exposure to the environment it took place in and framed the central elements in such a way that they were relatable and tangible. The story of Christian Audidier's life and death is facilitating and tragic by itself, but add in the breathtaking cinematography and it becomes a challenge to walk away from. From the very opening scenes at the beach where the makers seemingly have omniscient control of every individual sunray reflecting off the sea and the sand, to the reenactments of Christian's time in a Bali prison, each and every scene is impeccably thought out and controlled. You could watch this film on mute and still be happy you went. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member From Bali, to Rio deJaneiro, to LA, and going by Paris and Avignon, Christian Audigier’s journey takes us from building a fashion empire, to escaping from Jail, to stardom..and fighting cancer until the end. Wow! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/18 Full Review Audience Member Definitely best film of the year to me, the struggle against cancer is shown with real poetry with appropriate boundaries for the family of the VIF as they called him. A great escape into our fears stepping out of the theatre grateful, stronger and a pinch of sadness. Came in for the poster and the laurels, came out full of GIRL POWER. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Really good ! I enjoyed to travel through Audigier's life and places where he lived. The guy is a Rock star ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Gift of hope for everyone, the designer was really a fighter. I recommend it ! Must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie was beautifully shot. A touching story of a man coming from nothing to achieving the American dream. It is a must see for everyone because anyone can relate to it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After being diagnosed with MDS, an aggressive type of blood cancer, Christian Audigier is forced to accept what lies ahead of him. To find the strength to do so, he looks to his past as he embarks on an introspective journey through his life.
Director
Didier Beringuer
Screenwriter
Didier Beringuer
Production Co
400 Blows Production, Mensch Pictures , Jolia Corp
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 22, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 3, 2018
Runtime
1h 30m
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