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House of Cardin

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Filmmakers P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes examine the extraordinary life and career of legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) Just a parade of famous people and dimwitted fashionistas saying meaningless drivel such as, "The circle is a perfect form, and a symbol of eternity. And Pierre Cardin seems to be for ever." Ugh. Rated: 1/5 Apr 23, 2021 Full Review Andrew Pulver Guardian A watchable portrait of the late fashion designer that astutely showcases Cardin's ease in front of the camera. Rated: 3/5 Apr 23, 2021 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times There is a sense of mild hagiography being wrapped around an otherwise tasty history. Rated: 3/5 Apr 23, 2021 Full Review Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) House of Cardin is an unexpectedly fascinating record, well worth a look. Rated: 4/5 Aug 23, 2022 Full Review Ayeen Forootan In Review Online [House of Cardin employs] an unproblematized biographical approach that hastily leaves some of [its] stories and topics under-developed Jun 5, 2021 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall The relentlessly chic designer gets glowing tribute treatment in this colourful, fast-paced documentary. Rated: 3/5 May 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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brent m This rare look into the life and career of visionary designer Pierre Cardin provides an insightful review of how one man almost single-handedly changed the fashion industry and the marketing of name-based brands involving an array of product releases. In interviews with Cardin himself, as well as associates, fellow designers, and models and celebrities who wore his creations, viewers see how influential he was in such areas as "democratizing" the world of couture, bringing cross-cultural influences to clothing design, making fashion acceptable for male audiences and introducing modernism to a field that had previously been entrenched in conventionalism. While the film has an occasional tendency toward worshiping its subject, its treatment is generally reverent, respectful of his accomplishments and careful to avoid delving too deeply into private matters that are truly no one's business. A delightful documentary for those who appreciate good design, no matter what form it comes in. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmakers P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes examine the extraordinary life and career of legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin.
Director
P. David Ebersole, Todd Hughes
Producer
Cori Coppola, P. David Ebersole, Todd Hughes
Distributor
The Ebersole Hughes Company
Production Co
The Ebersole Hughes Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 13, 2020
Runtime
1h 38m
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