L'Amour Fou

70%% | Sep 22, 2010 | Documentary

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.

Featured Cast

Pierre Thoretton
Director

Cast

Pierre Bergé
Self / Interviewee
Yves Saint Laurent
Self (archive footage)
Betty Catroux
Self / Interviewee
Loulou de la Falaise
Self / Interviewee
Jack Lang
Self / Interviewee
Frédéric Chambre
Self (archive footage)
Boujemaa Lahbali
Self (archive footage)
Catherine Deneuve
Self (archive footage)
Laetitia Casta
Self (archive footage)
François de Ricqlès
Self (archive footage)

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