Valentino: The Last Emperor, was produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine. The movie is an intimate and engaging exploration of the singular world of one of Italy’s most famous men. The film documents Valentino’s celebrated career. The movie tells the story of his extraordinary life, and explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. At the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.

Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani best known as Valentino born on May 11, 1932 is an Italian fashion designer. His fashion house is among the world’s most famous haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion empires.

Valentino: The Last Emperor is much more than a fashion movie. It is a portrait of an extraordinary partnership, the longest-running in fashion, and a dramatic story about a master confronting the final act of his celebrated career. It will be a film and fashion worldwide event marking the end of an era. Shot in widescreen high-definition, Valentino: The Last Emperor will premiere at film festivals beginning in August 2008, with gala premiere parties and special events planned around the world.

The film was in production form June 2005 to July 2007. The filmmakers shot over 250 hours of footage. And had access to exclusive, unprecedented access to Valentino and his entourage.

Matt Tyrnauer stated. “We were let in to the inner circle, but we had to stick it out for a long time, practically move in, to capture the truly great moments. “Valentino was surrounded by a tight-knit family of friends and employees, but, eventually, their guard came down and they forgot there was a camera crew in the room.”

”Valentino was one of the first designers to make himself the inspirational figure at the center of the story he was telling,” says Tyrnauer. “He is a born dreamer and the last true couturier, who let us in on his creative process and also let us in on the life he built around him to sustain this process,” adds Tyrnauer. “He lives as lavishly as his clients and set a standard for the industry. He shuts out all that is not beautiful, and we followed him around the world to capture that special world.”

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