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McQueen

McQueen

Documentary · 2018

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.

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McQueen

“The fearless, rebellious and extraordinary life of Alexander McQueen”

2018 Documentary 1h 51m

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7.5 / 10

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Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.

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Directed by

Ian Bonhôte · Peter Ettedgui

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Peter Ettedgui

Bernard Arnault

Bernard Arnault

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Joseph Bennett

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Magdalena Frackowiak

Magdalena Frackowiak

Self

Jodie Kidd

Jodie Kidd

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Kate Moss

Kate Moss

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.