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.
Editing
Splicing Bergé's present-day auction walkthrough with YSL's past — brutal poetry.
Production
Access to legendary collections being dismantled, frame by frame.
Director
Pierre Thoretton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 2009 Christie's auction of their collection sold for $484 million — the proceeds went to AIDS research and a new foundation, not Pierre's pocket.
This premiered at Cannes 2010, the same year Bergé publicly opposed gay marriage in France, sparking debates about the film's uncritical portrayal of their relationship.
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