The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld
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.
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Karl Lagerfeld
Self (archive footage)
Jacques de Bascher
Self (archive footage)
Gilles Dufour
Self
Baptiste Giabiconi
Self
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