Quant

2021

1 hr. 26 min.

Documentary

Biography

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The first official feature documentary celebrating the incredible life of one of the most influential icons of the 20th Century, fashion designer Dame Mary Quant. Featuring contributions from Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood, Edward Enninful, Dave Davies, Charlotte Tilbury, Jasper Conran and Zandra Rhodes as well as Mary's family and peers.

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A sizzling insight into the 60s, especially, through the glorious lens of Mary Quant's talents.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/21/23

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I thought Quant deserved more than this. The whole to thing felt understated and left me feeling underwhelmed. I was unfamiliar with most of the commentators, some like Kate Moss were just so brief and why Charlotte Tilbury? No one had anything to say really that wasn't already known. The best part was having insight into the most amazing relationship Mary had with her husband - that was touchingly poingnant and moving. It just wasn't as ambitious as Mary.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Very much enjoyed this trip back to the Sixties with lots of original footage. I felt the modern addition of Camilla Rutherford slightly unnecessary as film of the grand dame herself was enough. Would have enjoyed an interview with Twiggy, but perhaps she declined to be interviewed. My personal feeling was I would prefer less of the talking heads talking to camera as while their reminisces were fascinating and important, I would have preferred them talking over more original footage (couldn't get enough of that). I'm sure La Quant would be very happy with this accurate and entertaining depiction of her amazing life.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Sadie Frost

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Vivienne Westwood

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Kate Moss

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Dave Davies

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Edward Enninful

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Jasper Conran

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Jojo Ajisafe

London Evening Standard

This is a compelling telling of Quant's story, merging social commentary, music and high street style to create a story of a distinguished women whose immense impact on modern fashion is worth celebrating.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 2, 2021

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

Combines talking heads with a mix of archive and playful re-enactments of the young Quant.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 31, 2021

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Bethan Holt

Daily Telegraph (UK)

If you thought that a film about Mary Quant would be for fashion geeks only, then cast aside those preconceptions.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 28, 2021

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Nadine Whitney

AWFJ.org

Quant is the story of a hip new Britain that spawned a vivacious culture of music, fashion, and art.

Sep 24, 2023

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Packed with talking heads and Sixies style, this doco on a fashion diva of Swinging London still manages cut-through on her influence and significance

Rated: 4/5

Jun 5, 2023

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John McDonald

Australian Financial Review

In an era of change, when Women’s Liberation was finding its feet, and gender roles in the workpace were being challenged, Quant’s fashion tapped into a social revolution.

May 26, 2023

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Synopsis

The first official feature documentary celebrating the incredible life of one of the most influential icons of the 20th Century, fashion designer Dame Mary Quant. Featuring contributions from Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood, Edward Enninful, Dave Davies, Charlotte Tilbury, Jasper Conran and Zandra Rhodes as well as Mary's family and peers.

Director: Sadie Frost
Executive Producer: Phil McKenzie, Spencer Pollard
Production Co: Goldfinch
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)