L'Amour Fou
Sep 22 2010
•2h 38m
•Documentary
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 Bergé
Self / Interviewee
Yves Saint Laurent
Self (archive footage)
Betty Catroux
Self / Interviewee
Loulou de la Falaise
Self / Interviewee
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