L'Amour Fou (2010)
Overview
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.
Cast
Pierre Bergé
Self / Interviewee
Yves Saint Laurent
Self (archive footage)
Loulou de la Falaise
Self / Interviewee
Jack Lang
Self / Interviewee
Catherine Deneuve
Self (archive footage)
Laetitia Casta
Self (archive footage)
Randy Jones
Self
Carla Bruni
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bernard Buffet
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Linda Evangelista
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Zizi Jeanmaire
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
François Mitterrand
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Recommendations
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