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      Yves Saint Laurent 5, Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris

      Released Jan 22, 2002 1h 25m Documentary List
      62% Tomatometer 50 Reviews 56% Audience Score 500+ Ratings In the second of a two-part documentary about fashion icon Yves Saint-Laurent, filmmaker David Teboul is given a rare look into the Paris-based designer's legendary fashion house, where he is preparing for his Spring 2002 line. After a long and illustrious career, Saint-Laurent is retiring, making this his final collection. Teboul chronicles every step in Saint-Laurent's process, from inception to creation, paying close attention to the designer's relationship with his creative team. Read More Read Less

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      Amy Taubin Film Comment Magazine What's fascinating, heart-wrenching about L'Amour fou is the portrait of Saint Laurent that emerges from archival footage and photographs. If you ever doubted that he was the greatest designer of the second half of the 20th century, you won't after this. Aug 27, 2019 Full Review Nathan Lee Film Comment Magazine It is devoted, rather, to the calm, thoughtful, and ultimately elusive reflections of M. Berg on the dismantling of a legacy Jun 28, 2013 Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard It goes through all the usual celebratory motions but, without giving away too many secrets, suggests that nothing satisfied him enough - in fact, quite a lot made him suicidal. Rated: 3/5 Nov 11, 2011 Full Review Amie Simon Three Imaginary Girls Appearances by Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger punctuate this lovingly-told life story, but it's really the love and admiration of Bergé that says the most about this fascinating man. Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Examiner L'amour Fou is as elegant as the revolutionary suits Yves Saint Laurent put us in. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 8, 2019 Full Review Cleaver Patterson CineVue This beautiful, yet overridingly sad documentary, is a testament to a flawed genius who -- despite reaching the pinnacle of his profession -- appears never to have found true happiness. Rated: 4/5 Dec 5, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Although the French title means Crazy Love and largely reminisced by Yves Saint Laurent's longtime business partner and lover Pierre Bergé, this documentary about the passions and demons of the French fashion iconoclast is incredibly impassible, stodgy and unilluminating. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Finally caught up with L'AMOUR FOU which actually has very little to do with the crazy love implied by the title. This is a solid very serious and almost elegiacal film about the master Yves Saint Laurent. The film is full of ellipses designed to make you think about fashion, art, wealth, culture, and fame. Little is said directly but L'AMOUR FOU will leave you thinking and talking for days. A really interesting work. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Idealized, worshiping, one-way, lack of real l'amor fou, Berge's documentary. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member There were a lot of silent portions of this movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Great documentarie! Absolutely genious! Touching and made me feel part of a fashion movement that didn't really catch me before, til watching this film. I declare myself as a new fan of YSL! For all the reasons shown in the movie and beyond. Precise and with a perfect rythm! A must definetely!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A morose, vivid look at the end of the love affair between fashion and lovers. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In the second of a two-part documentary about fashion icon Yves Saint-Laurent, filmmaker David Teboul is given a rare look into the Paris-based designer's legendary fashion house, where he is preparing for his Spring 2002 line. After a long and illustrious career, Saint-Laurent is retiring, making this his final collection. Teboul chronicles every step in Saint-Laurent's process, from inception to creation, paying close attention to the designer's relationship with his creative team.
      Director
      David Teboul
      Producer
      Christian Baute, Frederic Luzy
      Screenwriter
      David Teboul
      Distributor
      Doc & Co, Empire Pictures
      Production Co
      Movimento Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 22, 2002, Wide
      Runtime
      1h 25m
      Sound Mix
      Surround