L'Amour Fou

Overview

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.

Director: Pierre Thoretton

Cast

Pierre Bergé

Self / Interviewee

Yves Saint Laurent

Self (archive footage)

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Betty Catroux

Self / Interviewee

Loulou de la Falaise

Self / Interviewee

Jack Lang

Self / Interviewee

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Frédéric Chambre

Self (archive footage)

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Boujemaa Lahbali

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve

Self (archive footage)

Laetitia Casta

Self (archive footage)

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François de Ricqlès

Self (archive footage)