Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008)

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Film which travels inside the singular world of one of Italy's most famous fashion designers, Valentino Garavani, documenting the colourful and dramatic closing act of his celebrated career and capturing the end of an era in global fashion. However, at the heart of the film is a love story - the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. Capturing intimate moments in the lives of two of Italy's richest and most famous men, the film lifts the curtain on the final act of a nearly 50-year reign at the top of the glamorous and fiercely competitive world of fashion. (Storyville)

• Released: 2008-09-07
• Genres: Documentary
• Runtime: 1h 36m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 43 votes

Directed by Matt Tyrnauer.

Top cast

• Giorgio Armani as Self
• Valentino as Self
• Giancarlo Giammetti as Self
• Doutzen Kroes as Self
• Nati Abascal as Self
• Jeannie Becker as Self
• Marisa Berenson as Self
• Matthew Broderick as Self
• Michael Caine as Self
• Joan Collins as Self

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Valentino: The Last Emperor

• United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Plex; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• India: watch free on Plex
• Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Plex; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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