Martin Margiela: In His Own Words
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In 2008, after a show celebrating the 20th anniversary of his fashion house, Maison Margiela, visionary designer Martin Margiela left the fashion world for good. Throughout his career, the Belgian designer remained anonymous, refusing interviews and never being photographed, leading some to call him the fashion world’s answer to Banksy. Now, more than a decade after his departure, Margiela digs into his meticulous and idiosyncratic personal archives to reflect on his revolutionary career and legacy.
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Martin Margiela: In His Own Words - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-28
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- Director
- Reiner Holzemer
- Screenplay & Story
- Reiner Holzemer
- Original Title
- Martin Margiela: In His Own Words
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Reiner Holzemer Film, Aminata Productions, RTBF, ARTE GEIE, Oscilloscope
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Reiner Holzemer
Reiner Holzemer
Reiner Holzemer, Aminata Sambe
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Writer
Aminata Sambe
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What is Martin Margiela: In His Own Words about?
In 2008, after a show celebrating the 20th anniversary of his fashion house, Maison Margiela, visionary designer Martin Margiela left the fashion world for good. Throughout his career, the Belgian designer remained anonymous, refusing interviews and never being photographed, leading some to call him the fashion world’s answer to Banksy. Now, more than a decade after his departure, Margiela digs into his meticulous and idiosyncratic personal archives to reflect on his revolutionary career and legacy.
Who directed Martin Margiela: In His Own Words?
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words was directed by Reiner Holzemer.
Who stars in Martin Margiela: In His Own Words?
The principal cast of Martin Margiela: In His Own Words includes Martin Margiela, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Carine Roitfeld, Cathy Horyn, Olivier Saillard.
When was Martin Margiela: In His Own Words released and how long is it?
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Martin Margiela: In His Own Words?
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words holds official age classifications: FR: TP.