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Valentino: The Last Emperor

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2008 | 96 min | Documentary

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Film which travels inside the singular world of one of Italy's most famous fashion designers, Valentino Garavani, documenting the colourful and dramatic closing act of his celebrated career and capturing the end of an era in global fashion. However, at the heart of the film is a love story - the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Capturing intimate moments in the lives of two of Italy's richest and most famous men, the film lifts the curtain on the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion. (Storyville)

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matt Tyrnauer

  • Giorgio ArmaniSelf
  • ValentinoSelf
  • Giancarlo GiammettiSelf
  • Doutzen KroesSelf
  • Nati AbascalSelf
  • Jeannie BeckerSelf
  • Marisa BerensonSelf
  • Matthew BroderickSelf
  • Michael CaineSelf
  • Joan CollinsSelf