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Saint Laurent is a biographical drama written and directed by Bertrand Bonnello. Thomas Bidegain has co-written the script for this film. Eric Altmayer and Nico

Saint Laurent Movie Review

Saint Laurent Movie Review English
Review for the film " Saint Laurent"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 02 Hours 30 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 24-09-2014
Genre: Biography, Drama
2.5 / 5.0
3.48 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Eric Altmayer
  • Editor:
  • Fabrice Rouaud
  • Director:
  • Bertrand Bonello
  • Supporting Actress:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Anais Romand
  • First Assistant Director:
  • Elsa Amiel
  • Second Assistant Director:
  • Julie Richard
  • Co-Producer:
  • Olivier Pere
  • Genevieve Lemal
  • Remi Burahe
  • Director of Photography:
  • Josee Deshaies
  • Visual Effects Producer:
  • Sophie Denize
  • Casting Director:
  • Richard Rousseau
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Thomas Bidegain
  • Bertrand Bonello
  • Production Designer:
  • Katia Wyszkop
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Nathalie Tabareau
  • Aude Thomas
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Charlotte Arguillere
  • Stunt Performer:
  • Hugo Bariller
  • Mathieu Lardot
  • Set Dresser:
  • Sophie Martel
  • Boom Operator:
  • Baptiste Kleitz
  • Sound Editor:
  • Nicolas Moreau
  • Charles Valentin
  • Supporting Actor:

Saint Laurent Click to look into! >> Read More... is a biographical drama written and directed by Bertrand Bonnello. Thomas Bidegain French screenwriter, producer, cum film director T >> Read More... has co-written the script for this film. Eric Altmayer and Nicolas Altmayer have co-produced this film. This film is distributed under the banner of EuropaCorp Distribution. Josee Deshaies is the cinematographer, while Fabrice Rouaud is the editor of this film. This film stars Gaspard Ulliel Gaspard Ulliel is a French television, movie, and >> Read More... and Helmut Berger in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes Jeremie Renier, Louis Garrel, Lea Seydoux Lea Helene Seydoux is a French and American actres >> Read More... , Amira Cesar, etc. After a premiere at the Cannes, the film was theatrically released on 24 September 2014. 

Plot

One night, a depressed and lonely man makes a phone call to a newspaper, requesting the interview that he previously declined. This man is none other than Yves Saint Laurent Click to look into! >> Read More... , aka YSL, who is a popular French designer. The rest of the film revolves around YSL’s journey as a fashion designer, and his view of the nightlife of Paris, as well as his unspoken desires. 

Star Performances 

The set designs of this movie are phenomenal. Even if you don’t like the narrative or the performances, you cannot help but admire the details that the makers have focused upon. 

Being one of the two films on the same designer, Saint Laurent’s YSL, i.e. Gaspard Ulliel gives a deeper insight into the controversial, yet popular French designer, who was once the apple of the eye of the French fashion industry. 

Analysis 

If there is an award for fashion with a difference, France would win it hands down. ‘Saint Laurent’ is a vivid description of one of the illustrious luminaries of the same, i.e. Yves Saint Laurent. However, the Bertrand Bonnello directorial has more focus on YSL’s personality, rather than his unique desires, as portrayed in another movie released the same year. 

Through the medium of a telephonic interview, YSL narrates his unique journey, offering a glimpse into the diverse world of French fashion, as well as the much-talked-about nightlife of Paris. The actors portraying the acclaimed designer have done their best, with the younger version, as played by Gaspard Ulliel being the standout performer. 

Since ‘Saint Laurent’ is more focused on YSL’s personal life, it does not shed much light on his unique relationships, though a mention is given about each. Jeremie Renier as YSL’s partner Pierre Berge does strike a chord, but not enough to leave a lasting impression on the audiences. The movie takes its own sweet time to build the narrative. As such, those with a flair for slick, fast-paced films might not find it that impressive. 

What's There?

• Vivid, grand sets by the production design 

• Performances by Gaspard Ulliel and Helmut Berger 

What's Not There? 

• Slow pace of the film 

• Less focus on Y Saint Laurent’s untold stories

Verdict 

‘Saint Laurent’ is a slow burner, but vividly portrays the journey of Yves Saint Laurent, one of the famous fashion designers of France. The acting performances are impressive, but the slow-paced narrative might irk some. You can watch this if you wish to know about the French fashion of the early 60s and the 70s. 


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