Presented and Funded by the Fashion Program at San Joaquin Delta College
Dir. Matt Tyrnauer in Attendance at Screening
Q&A led by Michael Palladino
CENTERPIECE FILM
"Valentino The Last Emperor" is CalDocFest's Centerpiece Film. The Centerpiece Film is a cinematic story that captures the essence of humanity, power of expression, and universality of cinema arts.
SYNOPSIS
Shown around the world to wide acclaim, "Valentino The Last Emperor" is a feature film that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion, featuring unprecedented access to the high temples of Haute Couture. The legendary Valentino is the star of the film, along with his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. "Valentino The Last Emperor" follows them for the final two years of their careers, and shows the struggles the two men face as they confront the final act of a nearly 50-year career at the top of the world's most glamorous and competitive game. The struggle of art against commerce is at the center of the film. In the end, however, the story proves to be not one about money or expensive clothes, but about love.
"Valentino The Last Emperor" is a feature-length film on the legendary designer Valentino Garavani in the wake of his exit in 2008 from the company he founded in Rome more than 45 years ago. The film is an intimate, engaging and very funny fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy's richest and most famous men. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino's celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life and work, and also explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. But at the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.
LITERATURE FROM DELTA'S FASHION PROGRAM
• official press release
• website
FESTIVAL AND THEATRICAL HISTORY
"Valentino: The Last Emperor" held its World Premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, Italy. It went on to hold its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. In the US, the film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and opened the Miami International Film Festival. The film went on to screen at other major festivals, including Dubai International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and Hong Kong International Film Festival. Theatrically, the film went on to become the most successful documentary film of 2009, grossing over $1.7 million in box office. Currently, it is still playing across America, and will soon release theatrically in Europe and beyond.
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Matt Tyrnauer is a Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair magazine, where he has worked since 1992. His feature articles include profiles of Martha Stewart (the August 2005 post-prison cover story, and a 2001 profile), Valentino Garavani, Siegfried and Roy, Tommy Hilfiger, Philippe Starck, Frank Gehry, producer Robert Evans, actor Greg Kinnear, and writer Bret Easton Ellis.
PRESS / MEDIA
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SHOWTIME
SAT. 10/03 at 2:00PM
Warren Atherton Auditorium
at San Joaquin Delta College
TICKETS
Film
$12.00 Orchestra
$8.00 General
$5.00 Student with ID
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CAST AND CREW
Production Company: Acolyte Films
Screenwriter: Matt Tyrnauer
Producer: Matt Tyrnauer, Matt Kapp
Cinematographer: Tom Hurwitz
Editor: Bob Eisenhardt, Frédéric Tcheng
Music: Joel Goodman
Principal Cast: Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, André Leon Talley, Giorgio Armani, Jeannie Becker, Alessandra Facchinetti, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, Matteo Marzotto, Gwyneth Paltrow, Claudia Schiffer, Donatella Versace, Diane von Fürstenberg, Alek Wek, Anna Wintour
SOURCES
Print Source:
info@valentinomovie.com
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