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Dior and I

Dior et moi

France | 2014, 89 min.

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Festival edition: 2014

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A documentary from a director who specializes in uncovering the secrets of the fashion world. After the life stories of fashion guru Valentino and Diana Vreeland, icon of 'Harper's Bazaar' and 'Vogue', it's time for the House of Christian Dior. At what is one of the world's most famous and biggest fashion houses, preparations are under way for the debut of Raf Simons as the new artistic director. The documentary presents unique behind-the-scenes footage and conversations together with the team's nervous all-night bustling against the background of the Dior brand's almost 70 years of history. The tense atmosphere is fuelled further by the fact that there's just eight weeks to go and Simons doesn't speak French. An extremely interesting portrait of the House of Christian Dior.

Director(-s): Frédéric Tcheng

French filmmaker. He studied civil engineering. He moved to New York City in 2002 to attend Columbia University's film school. His co-produced film 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' was shortlisted for the Best Documentary Oscar. 'Dior and I' is his solo directorial debut.

Director's filmography

2014 Dior et moi / Dior and I (dok.)
2011 Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (dok. współreż.)

Cast & Crew

Screenwriter: Frédéric Tcheng

Producer: Frédéric Tcheng, Guillaume de Roquemaurel

Editor: Julio C. Perez IV, Frédéric Tcheng

DOP: Gilles Piquard, Frédéric Tcheng

Music: Ha-Yang Kim

Cast: Raf Simons, Anna Wintour, Sidney Toledano, Pieter Mulier

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CIM Productions (Production Company)

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