L’Amour Fou
In the past year there seem to be so many documentaries. I find them interesting and often very informative. This documentary is about the famous couturier Yves Saint Laurent. I did find it interesting but as a film it certainly is not great. I would have liked to have seen more about his fabulous clothes. It leaves much unsaid. It is very unemotional.
In several interviews Yves Saint Laurent states he was depressed. He also indulged in drugs and alcohol. Surprisingly he always seemed to have a smile or a grin on his face.
He had been a very handsome man in his younger days.
His partner in life and business, Pierre Berge, is telling the story. In many ways he becomes the central character.
Berge permits the camera to take us into several of the luxurious houses owned by Saint Laurent. They were dramatic and overloaded with artistic treasures. The homes were more like a museum filled with sculptures and art by famous artists.
After his death from brain cancer at the age of 71 Berge arranges for an auction of all the valuables. We get to see so many of the famous collection. They sold for millions.
Berge was a fascinating study. I failed to see one tear as he talks about his long established relationship in business and socially. He talks in a monotone voice and shows no emotion. He actually states that he knew his place and never crossed the line. I would have liked to learn more about that. He was always in the background and yet I felt as if he was totally in control and made all the arrangements.
If you are fascinated in the topic you might learn a few interesting facts. Otherwise you can certainly do better.
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