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 Los Angeles

Laemmle’s Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (323) 848-3500
Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $7:00 for seniors and children
Showtimes valid thru 4/9: 1:45pm 4:20pm 7:10pm 9:40pm
FILMMAKER IN PERSON: Director/producer Matt Tyrnauer will speak on Sat 4/4 at 7:10pm show; plus Sun 4/5 and Mon 4/6, at 1:45pm and 7:10pm shows both days.

Advance ticket purchase at: http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=2 and at theatre box office.

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

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.

We hope to see you there!

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