Review of Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) by Norma D — 15 May 2011

An outstanding documentary that incidentally sweeps the scope of Valentino's 50 year career while focussing on a final runway show. In small moments you get a strong sense of the prickliness, the humor, and the talent of this man.

While there are glimpses of irritating diva behavior, it is also clear how and why he maintained the loyalty and love of the closest people around him, including that of a lovely life long partner.