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For the first time, Karl Lagerfeld, the innovative designed who has ruled the House of Chanel for more than two decades, agreed to trust a director to create an artwork based on his life. After three years of crosscrossing the globe filming the outspoken icon, Rudolphe Marconi unveils the inner workings of the influential and enigmatic star.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Holly
Format:DVD
This documentary was like time travelling back in time to ask DaVinci how to boil water.
The filmmaker had one on one access to Lagerfeld and followed him for an extended amount of time. It was like a fan asking a favorite star all sorts of questions for their personal benefit. The rest of us were just SOL. Lagerfeld is an icon in the fashion world and we didn't get much perspective on it. There was a throwaway line about a 30 year relationship that was ended - though there was no explanation given.
Lagerfeld spend more time talking about his night pillow than his business or achievements.
If you are a fashion fan - just rent it - just don't expect a lot of insight.
I guess the hard core "School of Parsons" folks will get more out of than the "amateur" fashion fans.
The filmmaker had one on one access to Lagerfeld and followed him for an extended amount of time. It was like a fan asking a favorite star all sorts of questions for their personal benefit. The rest of us were just SOL. Lagerfeld is an icon in the fashion world and we didn't get much perspective on it. There was a throwaway line about a 30 year relationship that was ended - though there was no explanation given.
Lagerfeld spend more time talking about his night pillow than his business or achievements.
If you are a fashion fan - just rent it - just don't expect a lot of insight.
I guess the hard core "School of Parsons" folks will get more out of than the "amateur" fashion fans.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Collector
Format:DVD
Creatively, if Karl L. is a 10, the director of this movie is a minus 0.
First, the hand-held camera work is the worst in the history of cinema (it makes your head spin and your stomach turn); the use of Baroque background music is in the style of the most banal French television documentary; 25% of the film is wasted on ocean views, sky views, city views, views through a car windshield, and there is even a long long take of an open window with no-one there (the top of KL's head bobs up once or twice; the narrator's questions to KL are usually so superficial and idiotic that even KL criticizes them on film; the narrator is clearly embarrassed by homosexuality and KL is clearly irritated by the generally bourgeois frame of mind of the interviewer (AND it is distinctly the bourgeois that KL hates above all, as witnessed during the few insightful moments of this film). KL comes off as a determined, confident, gifted guy, and with a disarming sense of humor and humanity. Ultimately, one feels, there is something in ordinary human life, and in people, that fills him with absolute dread and revulsion. This is interesting and doesn't get enough treatment, though KL is very happy to talk about it at length. One strength of the film, and probably unconscious on the part of the director, is that the world KL moves through has a great ordinariness and deadness about it: essentially unappealing decors of his homes; settings for his fashion shows that feel like a hip nightclub around closing time, when everything is dirty, tired, spent, and smelling of stale liquor. Essentially, KL's world is not glamorous, and he is honest enough to admit to it. It's an existence that has most appeal in the photograph of it, edited and digitally corrected to the max. In short, it's a tough, creative, determined existence, resulting in an extreme accomplishment, but dead somewhere at an essential core. Another plus of the film is, that KL comes across as honest, smart, with a clear personal philosophy, a wonderful sense of humor, and a ready laugh. He'd be a fascinating guy to know, warm, fun, completely unconventional, and brutally honest. Finally, this film is a huge failure: the director just cannot even approach the fascinating reality of KL. A great opportunity missed, because KL is honest and isn't afraid to talk about himself meaningfully. But, in the last analysis, he lacks something. Something that, for instance, St. Laurent had -- as an artist and as a person -- that is of a greatly superior dimension, one that is fundamentally estranged from the person KL is.
First, the hand-held camera work is the worst in the history of cinema (it makes your head spin and your stomach turn); the use of Baroque background music is in the style of the most banal French television documentary; 25% of the film is wasted on ocean views, sky views, city views, views through a car windshield, and there is even a long long take of an open window with no-one there (the top of KL's head bobs up once or twice; the narrator's questions to KL are usually so superficial and idiotic that even KL criticizes them on film; the narrator is clearly embarrassed by homosexuality and KL is clearly irritated by the generally bourgeois frame of mind of the interviewer (AND it is distinctly the bourgeois that KL hates above all, as witnessed during the few insightful moments of this film). KL comes off as a determined, confident, gifted guy, and with a disarming sense of humor and humanity. Ultimately, one feels, there is something in ordinary human life, and in people, that fills him with absolute dread and revulsion. This is interesting and doesn't get enough treatment, though KL is very happy to talk about it at length. One strength of the film, and probably unconscious on the part of the director, is that the world KL moves through has a great ordinariness and deadness about it: essentially unappealing decors of his homes; settings for his fashion shows that feel like a hip nightclub around closing time, when everything is dirty, tired, spent, and smelling of stale liquor. Essentially, KL's world is not glamorous, and he is honest enough to admit to it. It's an existence that has most appeal in the photograph of it, edited and digitally corrected to the max. In short, it's a tough, creative, determined existence, resulting in an extreme accomplishment, but dead somewhere at an essential core. Another plus of the film is, that KL comes across as honest, smart, with a clear personal philosophy, a wonderful sense of humor, and a ready laugh. He'd be a fascinating guy to know, warm, fun, completely unconventional, and brutally honest. Finally, this film is a huge failure: the director just cannot even approach the fascinating reality of KL. A great opportunity missed, because KL is honest and isn't afraid to talk about himself meaningfully. But, in the last analysis, he lacks something. Something that, for instance, St. Laurent had -- as an artist and as a person -- that is of a greatly superior dimension, one that is fundamentally estranged from the person KL is.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By VideoCritic
Format:DVD
As a fan of fashion, I knew that this film would give me the insight I was looking for. This documentary is the first time Karl Lagerfeld allowed a director to follow his life. It unveils the influence this legendary desginer has on the fashion world. I truly recommend this title for ALL who are fans of all things fashion.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, not great
Lagerfeld is one of the most interesting and eccentric individuals in the fashion world. This documentary, however, is subpar. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Andrew
1.0 out of 5 stars
Three questions: Rings? Collar? Sunglasses?
Absolutely agree with review by Collector "Collector" but have to add: Why, oh why didn't the filmmaker ask Lagerfeld about the rings, the glasses and the collar? Read more
Published on February 20, 2011 by Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars
He's more than disliked apparently.
He hit his assistant with his giant heavy knuckle rings and then when he noticed that he caused her pain, he hit her again. Read more
Published on August 17, 2010 by Cleo
3.0 out of 5 stars
not particularly entertaining
i mean Mr Lagerfeld himself, not the movie. His attraction to his model muse due to his thighs seems misplaced if not mystifying and his addiction to thinness seems particularly a... Read more
Published on August 4, 2010 by Shane Dane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must love KL...
I am Karl Lagerfeld's biggest fan, always have been. This documentary is not about KL's achievements and career. Read more
Published on February 14, 2010 by Genesis
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Big Disappointment for the Lagerfeld-savvy
No plot, no concrete idea, but merely a dvd on bits and pieces of Lagerfeld's luxurious life.
With his charisma, talent, wits and a substantial contribution to fashion,... Read more
With his charisma, talent, wits and a substantial contribution to fashion,... Read more
Published on January 13, 2010 by Nese ISIK
2.0 out of 5 stars
FRENCH! I bought this. The cover is in English. I didn't read...
Love Chanel, love Lagerfeld, this FRENCH movie is dull. Buy the Valentino movie and the Isaac Mizrahi movie instead.
Published on September 20, 2009 by SanDiegoQT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Transaction!
DVD arrived in expected condition and the shipping was very prompt and timely. Great Business overall!
Published on July 11, 2009 by Kenard Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tripled my love for KL!
I love Karl Lagerfeld. He is over the top in his fabulousness. He is too much and this documentary makes me love him even more!
Published on May 27, 2009 by J. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Among other things, hilarious!
I always suspected that KL had an interesting point of view, but I didn't realise how *down to earth* & hysterically funny he is ... Read more
Published on April 2, 2009 by H. L. Billson
