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Valentino: The Last Emperor
Valentino: The Last Emperor

Valentino: The Last Emperor

Genres

Documentary

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Film which travels inside the singular world of one of Italy's most famous fashion designers, Valentino Garavani, documenting the colourful and dramatic closing act of his celebrated career and capturing the end of an era in global fashion. However, at the heart of the film is a love story - the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Capturing intimate moments in the lives of two of Italy's richest and most famous men, the film lifts the curtain on the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion. (Storyville)

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

07 September 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

Self

Valentino Garavani

Valentino Garavani

Self

Giancarlo Giammetti

Giancarlo Giammetti

Self

Doutzen Kroes

Doutzen Kroes

Self

Nati Abascal

Nati Abascal

Self

Jeannie Becker

Jeannie Becker

Self

Marisa Berenson

Marisa Berenson

Self

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Self

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Self

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Self

Jacqueline de Ribes

Jacqueline de Ribes

Self

Alessandra Facchinetti

Alessandra Facchinetti

Self

Dante Ferretti

Dante Ferretti

Self

Tom Ford

Tom Ford

Self

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Self

Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley

Self

Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

Self

Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson

Self

Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace

Self

Diane von Fürstenberg

Diane von Fürstenberg

Self

Alek Wek

Alek Wek

Self

Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour

Self

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Self

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