L'Amour Fou
L'Amour fou
Synopsis
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
Jack Lang
Self / Interviewee
Frédéric Chambre
Self (archive footage)
Boujemaa Lahbali
Self (archive footage)
Catherine Deneuve
Self (archive footage)
Laetitia Casta
Self (archive footage)
François de Ricqlès
Self (archive footage)
François Curiel
Self (archive footage)
Lionel Gosset
Self (archive footage)
Antoine Godeau
Self (archive footage)
Randy Jones
Self
Carla Bruni
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bernard Buffet
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Linda Evangelista
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM)
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Thoretton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ève Guillou, Pierre Thoretton
- Original Title
- L'Amour fou
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Thoretton
Ève Guillou, Pierre Thoretton
Dominique Auvray
Marie-Ange Luciani
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Thoretton
Director
Ève Guillou
Writer
Pierre Thoretton
Writer
Dominique Auvray
Editor
Marie-Ange Luciani
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Amour Fou
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'Amour Fou about?
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.
Who directed L'Amour Fou?
L'Amour Fou was directed by Pierre Thoretton.
Who stars in L'Amour Fou?
The principal cast of L'Amour Fou includes Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent, Betty Catroux, Loulou de la Falaise, Jack Lang.
When was L'Amour Fou released and how long is it?
L'Amour Fou was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'Amour Fou?
L'Amour Fou holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).