Movie: L'Amour Fou

Top 10 Billed Cast

Pierre Bergé
Pierre Bergé

Self / Interviewee

Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent

Self (archive footage)

Betty Catroux
Betty Catroux

Self / Interviewee

Loulou de la Falaise
Loulou de la Falaise

Self / Interviewee

Jack Lang
Jack Lang

Self / Interviewee

Frédéric Chambre
Frédéric Chambre

Self (archive footage)

Boujemaa Lahbali
Boujemaa Lahbali

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve

Self (archive footage)

Laetitia Casta
Laetitia Casta

Self (archive footage)

François de Ricqlès
François de Ricqlès

Self (archive footage)

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2010-09-22

  • Average

    6.9

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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