

L'Amour Fou
2010-09-22 · 98 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Pierre Thoretton
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- France
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Pierre BergéSelf / Interviewee
Yves Saint LaurentSelf (archive footage)
Loulou de la FalaiseSelf / Interviewee
Jack LangSelf / Interviewee
Catherine DeneuveSelf (archive footage)
Laetitia CastaSelf (archive footage)
Randy JonesSelf
Carla BruniSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bernard BuffetSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Linda EvangelistaSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mick JaggerSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Zizi JeanmaireSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
François MitterrandSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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