Valentino: The Last Emperor April 3, 2009

VALENTINO, THE LAST EMPEROR
Documentary on the fashionable life, work and love of legendary designer Valentino Garavani
Opens Friday, April 3, 2009 in San Francisco

Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema, 1 Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level., San Francisco (415)267-4893
Tickets are $10.50 for general admission and $8.35 for seniors and children
Showtimes valid 4/3-9: daily at 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7:20, 9:40
FILMMAKER IN PERSON: Director/producer Matt Tyrnauer will speak at Embarcadero on Fri 4/3 at 12:10pm and 9:40pm shows.

VALENTINO, THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature-length film on 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 (longtime editor and writer for Vanity Fair magazine, where he is still Special Correspondent), 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. VALENTINO, THE LAST EMPEROR follows them for the final two years of their careers, and shows the struggles the two men face as they confront the final act of a nearly 50-year career at the top of the world's most glamorous and competitive game. The struggle of art against commerce is at the center of the film. In the end, however, the story proves to be not one about money or expensive clothes, but about love.

Official Selection at 2008 Venice Film Festival, 2008 Toronto Film Festival, and Winner for Best Documentary at the 2008 Chicago Film Festival.

We hope to see you there!

Official Website: http://www.valentinomovie.com/