SAINT LAURENT-A Biopic Art Film on French Designer YSL

Unlike the current doc. films on fashion designers Raf Simons of Dior & IRIS, an octogenarian fashion maven, Saint Laurent is a scripted and incredibly well acted drama of the late designer Yves Saint Laurent (YSL.)  Laurent is credited with bringing haute couture back in vogue during the turbulent 60's - 70's.  An era laden with war, protests & sex, drugs & rock & roll.  The montage of colorful glamorous fashion shows juxtaposed against black/white footage of conflicts & unrest is one of many brilliant, vivid artistic motifs.  The Mondrian format of Yves colorful fashion show is another highlight from this visually intoxicating film.  Homage is given to fashion, design, music & the arts.  The film appeases the senses of sight, sound, taste & touch.  The film is in French with subtitles. It is directed by Bertrand Bonello.  Bonello is also a screenwriter & composer who has received Cesar nominations in all 3 categories.  The casting for Yves' lover/partner Pierre Berge & muse LouLou are magnifique.  Actor/model Gaspard Ulliel is incredibly sexy & convincing as YSL.  He embodies the elegant style & iconic images of YSL.  The grungier underbelly of smokey infused opium dens & arousing sex are filmed with a glossy, sensual aesthetic.  Fashion is fleeting bu SAINT LAURENT is a stunning & exceptional work of art.