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L'amour fou

Released May 13, 2011 1h 38m Documentary LGBTQ+ List
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This documentary examines the life and work of the late fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent, recounting how a frail prodigy prone to bouts of depression became an icon of the fashion world. Initially appointed head of the House of Dior in 1957 before growing into a globally recognized designer in his own right, Saint-Laurent overcomes his struggles with substance abuse, accumulating a large art collection alongside his lifelong personal and professional partner, Pierre Bergé.

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Nathan Lee Film Comment Magazine Directed with rigorous tact, L'Amour fou is unconcerned with speaking through any historical framework. It is devoted, rather, to the calm, thoughtful, and ultimately elusive reflections of M. Berg on the dismantling of a legacy. Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Keith Uhlich Time Out Perched somewhere between a sanded-edged official portrait and a keen examination of affluence run amok Rated: 4/5 Jan 2, 2024 Full Review Jean Lowerison San Diego Gay & Lesbian News You'd think a biopic with this title would have some passion, craziness or at least spark. But L'Amour Fou is surprisingly tepid about everything, to the point of being a little boring. Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Brandon Judell CultureCatch A true must-see if you adore fashion, interior design, the Sixties and Seventies, travel, and an exploration of depressed genius with guest appearances by Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger. Rated: 9/10 Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This documentary examines the life and work of the late fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent, recounting how a frail prodigy prone to bouts of depression became an icon of the fashion world. Initially appointed head of the House of Dior in 1957 before growing into a globally recognized designer in his own right, Saint-Laurent overcomes his struggles with substance abuse, accumulating a large art collection alongside his lifelong personal and professional partner, Pierre Bergé.
Director
Pierre Thoretton
Producer
Kristina Larsen, Hugues Charbonneau
Screenwriter
Pierre Thoretton, Eve Guillou
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Les Films du Lendemain, France 3 Cinéma, Les Films de Pierre
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$298.8K
Runtime
1h 38m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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