The film "Yves Saint Laurent" depicts the life of the legendary fashion designer, tracking his rise to fame and his relationship with Pierre Bergé, who helped him start his own fashion house. The movie shows how Saint Laurent's remarkable talent for design and fashion quickly garnered attention, culminating in his being named head designer at Dior at the age of just 21. The film also explores the many challenges Saint Laurent faced throughout his career, including struggles with addiction, exhaustion, and depression. Despite these personal demons, he continued to create stunning designs that captured the essence of 20th-century fashion. The film is a beautiful homage to one of the greatest designers of our time, touching on both his personal and professional life with honesty and sensitivity. It stars Pierre Niney as Saint Laurent, and Guillaume Gallienne as Bergé.
