Documentary about Martin Margiela, the elusive and enigmatic Belgian designer whose revolutionary creations changed the face of fashion. Member of...
Documentary about Martin Margiela, the elusive and enigmatic Belgian designer whose revolutionary creations changed the face of fashion. Member of the 'Antwerp Six', creative director at Hermès, and founder of the Maison Margiela brand, Margiela was a big name in fashion but never showed his face in public.
The designer reveals his drawings, notes and personal items for the first time, offering a rare look at his vision and career. Directed by Reiner Holzemer (Dries), the film also features interviews with notable fashion industry figures, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Carine Roitfeld, and Cathy Horyn, with a score by Belgian rock band dEUS.
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78 %18 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
"It is refreshing to hear creativity discussed with such seriousness and commitment."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Reiner Holzemer's tribute doesn't break the mold, but offers perhaps the most revealing insight yet into a man who has made an empire out of mystery."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"An absorbing documentary on influential fashion designer Martin Margiela that generously explores his appeal while preserving his mystery."
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Variety
Variety"Apart from its ample eye candy, the film deftly illustrates how one can live a life of integrity in any profession, provided one has the guts to break the mold."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"Margiela protects his privacy while at the same time delivering an emotionally self-probing account of his life and career..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A rather conventional documentary about a fashion designer whose creations were anything but."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Superb..."
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Time Magazine
Time Magazine"Reiner Holzemer's adulation of his subject feels most credible because he spends a lot of time focusing on the clothes."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"The film is out to maximise its appeal, putting not just one mystery before us but two."
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Financial Times
Financial Times"This is just PR."
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The Times
The TimesMartin Margiela: In His Own Words | Details
- Rating
- G,
- Runtime
- 90
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- Belgium, Germany
