Saint Laurent

This film documents the birth of the fashion powerhouse and the turbulent life of its iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent.

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The French biopic takes a look at the life of French designer Yves Saint Laurent from the beginning of his career in 1958 up till when he met his companion and business partner, Pierre Bergé .

The film zooms into Saint Laurent’s atelier, his nightlife excursions, his trysts, his pill-popping binge and his opulent home.

Directed by Bertrand Bonello, Saint Laurent stars Gaspard Ulliel as the legendary designer. It received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014. Saint Laurent will be screened for the first time on African screens at Design Indaba FilmFest 2015. 

The film will be screened with English subtitles.