Description

Shown around the world to wide acclaim, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature film that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion, featuring unprecedented access to the high temples of Haute Couture. The legendary Valentino is the star of the film, along with his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR follows them for the final two years of their careers, and shows the struggles the two men face as they confront the final act of a nearly 50-year career at the top of the world's most glamorous and competitive game. The struggle of art against commerce is at the center of the film. In the end, however, the story proves to be not one about money or expensive clothes, but about love.

SPECIAL FEATURES
In addition to the original feature-length film, the DVD includes 46 minutes of never-before-seen bonus material: Three mini-features covering the unique world of haute couture and the unmatched highlife of Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti.

Cast

Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, Matteo Marzotto, Gwyneth Paltrow, Karl Lagerfeld, André Leon Talley...

Festivals

*** World Premiere Venice Film Festival *** Official Selection Toronto Film Festival ***
*** WINNER Chicago Film Festival *** OPENING NIGHT Miami International Film Festival***

Production Credits & Notes

DVD - NTSC - Region 1 (U.S. and Canada)
Run Time: 96 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16 x 9)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Italian