Saint Laurent

About Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent is a French biographical drama film, released in 2014, co-written and directed by Bertrand Bonello. The movie is centrifuged around famed fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's life from 1967 to 1976, during which time Saint Laurent was at the peak of his career.

Making / Production

Bertrand Bonello directed this dramatic biopic with finesse, and it was produced by Éric Altmayer and Nicolas Altmayer. Thomas Bidegain and Bonello worked together on the screenplay, aiming to amplify Saint Laurent's tumultuous life and his immense influence on the world of fashion.

Actors

• Gaspard Ulliel: Gaspard Ulliel plays the role of Yves Saint Laurent, capturing his glamour, addiction, and genius with an immersive performance.
• Jeremie Renier: Portrayed Pierre Bergé, Saint Laurent's long-time business partner and former lover, Renier offers a powerful performance standing at the intersection of business and personal life.
• Louis Garrel: Garrel plays Jacques de Bascher, Saint Laurent's lover, delivering drama and charisma on screen.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film contains a 25-minute sequence of split-screen shots which led to some spectators walking out of Cannes premiere.
• The real-life Bergé expressed his dissatisfaction with the film, describing it as "inaccurate".
• Director Bertrand Bonello has stated that he did not want his film to be a promotional advertisement for the Saint Laurent brand.

Awards

The movie was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and Gaspard Ulliel won the César Award for Best Actor. The film also secured nominations in every category at the 20th Lumières Awards, and won Best Director for Bonello.

Quotes

• "Fashion fleeting, style is eternal" - Yves Saint Laurent
• "I've known fear, but it did not prevent me from doing what I needed to do." - Yves Saint Laurent

Music, Soundtrack

• Score by Bertrand Bonello
• "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones
• "I Love America" by Patrick Juvet