Valentino: The Last Emperor
| Valentino: The Last Emperor | |
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| Directed by | Matt Tyrnauer |
| Produced by | Matt Kapp Matt Tyrnauer |
| Starring | Giancarlo Giammetti Valentino Garavani |
| Cinematography | Tom Hurwitz |
| Edited by | Bob Eisenhardt Frédéric Tcheng |
Production company | Acolyte Films |
| Distributed by | Truly Indie |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English French Italian |
| Box office | $2.2 million |
Valentino: The Last Emperor is a 2008 documentary film produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, a special correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine. The film is an exploration of the singular world of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani. The film documents the dramatic closing act of Valentino's career, tells the story of his life, and explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business. At the heart of the film is the relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.