Review of Lagerfeld Confidential (2007) by Norma D — 14 Jul 2012

[2012.07.15 DVD] I can do documentary better than this...

This review of Lagerfeld Confidential (2007) was written by Norma D on 14 Jul 2012.

Lagerfeld Confidential has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mohsin P (3) on 27 Oct 2007

Karl Lagerfeld est un mythe... jusque dans son quotidien…

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By Katherine P (139) on 24 Aug 2011

With such a fascinating icon as his subject, it baffles me how Marconi managed to cram details of Lagerfeld's love of construction and white-out…

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Karl Lagerfeld, master fashion couturier and current head of the House of Chanel, is one interesting individual; a full-length documentary…

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By Nathan Lee (205) for Village Voice (8,525) on 22 Oct 2007

Marconi's indifference to detail extends to any consideration of what, exactly, Lagerfeld does for a living, not to mention the history of…

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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 25 Oct 2007

Engaging, frequently amusing and occasionally moving documentary about one of fashion's most fascinating figures…

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Can I sue for worst title ever…

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By Ryan K (1,614) on 04 Sep 2008

This doc feels raw and immediate (unlike Lagerfeld's own work which is the definition of refined and classic), oscillating between voyeuristic…

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By Ws W (1,791) on 01 Feb 2009

This is an honest portrait. The only embellishments in this film are Lagerfeld's many rings…

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By Jamie Russell (254) for BBC.com (1,500) on 25 Oct 2007

Lagerfeld could be the fashion world's Nosferatu: gimlet eyes hidden behind shades as they appraise each new collection; monstrous in his egotism;…

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