L'Amour Fou
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.
Keywords
- Fashion & Cinema
- LGBTQIA+
- queer
- Queer Lives
- Queer & Romance
- relationship
Actors
- Yves Saint-Laurent
- Catherine Deneuve
- Betty Catroux
- Loulou De La Falaise
- Laetitia Casta
- Pierre Bergé
Director
- Pierre Thoretton
Documentary
1h 38min
FRENCH
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.
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.
Cast & Crew
Director
Pierre Thoretton
Cast
Yves Saint-Laurent
Cast
Catherine Deneuve
Cast
Betty Catroux
Cast
Loulou De La Falaise
Cast
Laetitia Casta
Cast
Pierre Bergé