The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld

The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld

7.0

Apr 27 2023

1h 28m

Documentary

A look at the fashion icon that was Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion - and one of the most mysterious. His influence was immeasurable, from the Chanel catwalk to the high street - but how many people ever really knew the real Karl Lagerfeld? Weaving investigations in the present with Lagerfeld’s biography – illustrated by illuminating and much unseen archive footage – this film shows his profound and lasting effect on those around him, including his beloved cat Choupette.

Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

Self (archive footage)

Jacques de Bascher

Jacques de Bascher

Self (archive footage)

Gilles Dufour

Gilles Dufour

Self

Baptiste Giabiconi

Baptiste Giabiconi

Self

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