The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld

The story

A look at the fashion icon that was Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion - and one of the most mysterious. His influence was immeasurable, from the Chanel catwalk to the high street - but how many people ever really knew the real Karl Lagerfeld? Weaving investigations in the present with Lagerfeld’s biography – illustrated by illuminating and much unseen archive footage – this film shows his profound and lasting effect on those around him, including his beloved cat Choupette.

Cast

K Karl LagerfeldSelf (archive footage) J Jacques de BascherSelf (archive footage) G Gilles DufourSelf B Baptiste GiabiconiSelf L Lady Amanda HarlechSelf P Patrick HourcadeSelf S Sébastien JondeauSelf B Brad KroenigSelf C Caroline LebarSelf É Éric PfrunderSelf C Colombe PringleSelf C Carine RoitfeldSelf

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Y Yves Saint LaurentSelf (archive footage) E Ellen Von UnwerthSelf