Valentino: The Last Emperor

VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature-length film about 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. Produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, 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.

“On one level, Valentino: The Last Emperor offers a rare glimpse at the bond between two men who have truly been partners for life. But it’s also a bittersweet portrait of the end of fashion as art and of supreme luxury as an aspirational construct.” (Karina Longworth, Time Out New York)

“This splendidly eye-filling documentary about the last of the grand couturiers is as seductive and glamorous as high fashion itself.” (David Noh, Film Journal Int’l)

“Lively and affectionate, Matt Tyrnauer's documentary is made for those who believe, as he does, that the work of fashion designer Valentino is worthy of the most respectful chronicle.” (Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News)