Yves Saint Laurent (2014)

A look at the life of French designer Yves Saint Laurent from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.

Director:

Jalil Lespert

Writers:

Marie-Pierre Huster (scenario), Jalil Lespert (scenario)

Stars:

Pierre Niney, Guillaume Gallienne, Charlotte Le Bon

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pierre Niney	...	Yves Saint Laurent (as Pierre Niney de la Comédie-Française)
Guillaume Gallienne	...	Pierre Bergé (as Guillaume Gallienne de la Comédie Française)
Charlotte Le Bon	...	Victoire Doutreleau
Laura Smet	...	Loulou de la Falaise
Marie de Villepin	...	Betty Catroux
Nikolai Kinski	...	Karl Lagerfeld
Ruben Alves	...	Fernando Sanchez
Astrid Whettnall	...	Yvonne de Peyerimhoff
Marianne Basler	...	Lucienne
Jean-Édouard Bodziak	...	Bernard Buffet
Adeline D'Hermy	...	Anne-Marie Munoz (as Adeline D'Hermy de la Comédie-Française)
Xavier Lafitte	...	Jacques de Bascher
Alexandre Steiger	...	Jean-Pierre Debord
Philippe Morier-Genoud	...	Jean Cocteau
Anne Alvaro	...	Marie-Louise Bousquet

Storyline

A look at the life of French designer Yves Saint Laurent from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.

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Plot Keywords:

morocco | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | fashion show | 

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Taglines:

Fashions fade. Style is forever.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Belgium

Language:

French English Russian Arabic Japanese

Release Date:

8 January 2014 (France)

Also Known As:

Iv San Loghan

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

€12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$24,207, 29 June 2014, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$716,679, 19 September 2014

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wy Productions, SND Films, Cinéfrance 1888

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

YSL's black leather Beat collection is shown as having been created in 1964 in the film, suggesting YSL was a leader of the Mod look of the mid 1960s, but in fact his Beat collection was done in 1960 and was too youthful for Dior clientele at the time and the main reason YSL was fired from Dior.

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Soundtracks

Oran
by Ibrahim Maalouf
© 2013 WY Productions

User Reviews

Lust For Life

This movie is much better than I expected. I don't have much interest in haute couture, but I was gripped and the clothes whether on the catwalk or just in general were to die for. It's an awesome and skillfully made biopic that's really addictive and captures Yves Saint Laurent crazy life and pure genius as a self-destructive artist in a beautiful way.

In a career spanning fifty years YSL changed women's fashion, but at the movie's core is Saint Laurent's emotional passion, and the dynamics of the love story between him and Bergé. Lets say there wasn't too much loyalty in the bedroom but the movie sure captures the story of the tortured genius and the partner who kept him on track.

The movie is beautiful in every detail and the acting is exceptional throughout. Pierre Niney is outstanding as Laurent. He' s a freaking talented actor and I cannot believe that Yves himself would have been disappointed with the portrayal. His performance really made me feel for the guy. Guillaume Gallienne and Charlotte Le Bon are awesome too. I highly recommend this movie. There is something about French movies, even when they're not awesome, they're still great ☺