Valentino: The Last Emperor


1h 36m 2008

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of Valentino Garavani, the man behind the legendary couture label Valentino. Here, we focus on the period between Valentino's seventieth birthday and his final couture show as well as his significant contributions to the field of fashion. However, at the center is a love story: the fifty-

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Celluloid Dreams; Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.
Distribution Company
Truly Indie; Medusa Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

A portrait of Valentino Garavani, the man behind the legendary couture label Valentino. Here, we focus on the period between Valentino's seventieth birthday and his final couture show as well as his significant contributions to the field of fashion. However, at the center is a love story: the fifty-year relationship between Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, his business partner, lover, best friend and confidante.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Celluloid Dreams; Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.
Distribution Company
Truly Indie; Medusa Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Docufest Competition Gold Hugo Award for Best Documentary at the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival.

Released in United States Spring March 18, 2009

Released in United States April 3, 2009

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States January 2009

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Events Horizon) August 27-September 6, 2008.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Docufest) October 16-29, 2008.

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Opening Night Film) October 15-19, 2008.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (True Stories) January 6-19, 2009.

Released in United States Spring March 18, 2009 (LA)

Released in United States April 3, 2009 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Events Horizon) August 27-September 6, 2008. )

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Docufest) October 16-29, 2008.)

Released in United States January 2009 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (True Stories) January 6-19, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Opening Night Film) October 15-19, 2008.)