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L'Amour Fou

L'Amour Fou

20106.91h 38m

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.

Directed by Pierre Thoretton
Written by Ève Guillou, Pierre Thoretton
Produced by Marie-Ange Luciani
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Top Cast

Pierre Bergé

Pierre Bergé

Self / Interviewee

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Self (archive footage)

B

Betty Catroux

Self / Interviewee

Loulou de la Falaise

Loulou de la Falaise

Self / Interviewee

Jack Lang

Jack Lang

Self / Interviewee

F

Frédéric Chambre

Self (archive footage)

B

Boujemaa Lahbali

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Self (archive footage)

Laetitia Casta

Laetitia Casta

Self (archive footage)

F

François de Ricqlès

Self (archive footage)

Themes & Keywords

fashion

About L'Amour Fou

L'Amour Fou is a documentary film released in 2010 exploring themes of fashion. Directed by Pierre Thoretton, it stars Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent, Betty Catroux. 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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