Valentino : the last emperor / Acolyte Films presents a film by Matt Tyrnauer ; producer, Matt Kapp ; produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer.

It is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion, featuring unprecedented access to the high temples of Haute Couture. Follows the legendary Valentino and his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti during the final two years of their careers, and shows the struggles the two men face as...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors: Phase 4 Films (Firm)
Acolyte Films
Other Authors: Kapp, Matt
Tyrnauer, Matt
Valentino, 1932-
Giammetti, Giancarlo
Language:English
French
Italian
Spanish
Language of the Original:
English
Language and/or Writing System:
English, French or Italian dialogue, English, French, Italian or Spanish subtitles.
Published: [Santa Monica, Calif.] : Phase 4 Films, 2009.
Edition:[Blu-ray version, widescreen format].
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:
Valentino, > 1932-
Fashion designers > Italy > Rome > Biography.
Fashion > Italy > Rome > Biography.
Fashion shows > Italy > Rome.
Popular culture.
Moda > Italia > Roma > Biografía.
Cultura popular.
Fashion.
Fashion designers.
Fashion shows.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Italy > Rome.
Genre:
Biography.
Biografía.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Description
Summary:
It is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion, featuring unprecedented access to the high temples of Haute Couture. Follows the legendary Valentino and his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti during 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. An intimate, engaging and very funny fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy's richest and most famous men. Tells the story of his extraordinary life and work, and also explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today.
Note:Documentary.
Title from container.
Originally released in 2008.
Special features: Never seen interviews; deleted scenes.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CU8 D0112530 Blu-ray Video
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some nudity and language.
Credits:Director of photography, Tom Hurwitz ; editor, Bob Eisenhardt ; music by Peter Miller.
System Details:Blu-ray; 1080p HD; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players.
Blu-ray disc: Not compatible with standard DVD players; requires Blu-ray disc player.
Cast:
Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti.