alumni - embodying the necessary decision-maker, reign-puller and steadfast partner. Lespert has been quoted as saying that he longed to make a film about “people who fight for their dreams”. Yves Saint Laurent certainly fits this bill. Although the film (abruptly) ends with the romantic relationship in 1976, Lespert’s respect towards this almost-unbreakable union leaves a lasting impression: it’s about the strength of two men, fighting for their collective dream (the pair remained business partners and friends until Yves’ death in 2008). It isn’t surprising that Lespert centralised this relationship (after all, aren’t biopics tricky, especially fashion ones?), and overall, this is a glamorous, absorbing love story and vantage point from which to gain insight into Yves Saint Laurent as man and designer - and Pierre Bergé as man and YSL co-founder. Certainly, ardent fans may find it lacking in depth; others may be inspired to do further homework. What will Bonello have to say on the subject?
REVIEW: Yves Saint Laurent (dir. Jalil Lespert)
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