The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld

Name: The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld
Director: Michael Waldman
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023
Rating: 7
Cast: Karl Lagerfeld, Jacques de Bascher, Gilles Dufour, Baptiste Giabiconi, Lady Amanda Harlech

"A look at the fashion icon that was Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion - and one of the most mysterious."

7/10

2023

1h 28m

Documentary

Overview

A look at the fashion icon that was Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion - and one of the most mysterious. His influence was immeasurable, from the Chanel catwalk to the high street - but how many people ever really knew the real Karl Lagerfeld? Weaving investigations in the present with Lagerfeld’s biography – illustrated by illuminating and much unseen archive footage – this film shows his profound and lasting effect on those around him, including his beloved cat Choupette.