The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld

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.

Directed by Michael Waldman

Top cast

Karl Lagerfeld

Self (archive footage)

J

Jacques de Bascher

Self (archive footage)

G

Gilles Dufour

Self

Baptiste Giabiconi

Self

Lady Amanda Harlech

Self

P

Patrick Hourcade

Self

Sébastien Jondeau

Self

B

Brad Kroenig

Self

C

Caroline Lebar

Self

É

Éric Pfrunder

Self

C

Colombe Pringle

Self

C

Carine Roitfeld

Self

Yves Saint Laurent

Self (archive footage)

Ellen Von Unwerth

Self

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