Review of Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) by Roberto J — 24 Apr 2009

An intimate view at the work and peronal life of an unusual artist crafting beauty.

This review of Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) was written by Roberto J on 24 Apr 2009.

Valentino: The Last Emperor has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michael C (2,821) on 18 Dec 2009

This insight into designer Valentino Garavani?s glitzy career as it comes to an end is sure to involve even those who aren…

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By Cecilia L (84) on 07 Dec 2009

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By Dai W (30) on 04 Jan 2010

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By Annie C (358) on 26 Jul 2010

La haute couture, on naÃ®t avec. On ne l'apprend pas Ã l'Ã©cole - Giancarlo Giammetti. Ouch…

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By Steve B (1,343) on 17 Jan 2010

A charmed life is captured with the trappings of beauty and drama, creativity and luxury as well as poignancy as the fashion world evolves…

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By Yan E (35) on 12 Nov 2009

This is not a documentary about Valentino, but is an interesting slice in time that peeks behind the scenes of the artist and his last runway…

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By Jason R (1,823) on 05 Jan 2010

I must say that this documentary was excellent…

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By Eve S (26) on 14 Feb 2010

Just STUNNING. That's all I can say. I love the look of Giancarlo when he looks at Valentino; it's as beautiful as the dresses themselves…

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