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McQueen

2018 · 111 min

A stylish, intimate plunge into a brilliant, troubled mind, moving from exhilaration to sorrow as the archive footage builds toward loss.

Tagline: The fearless, rebellious and extraordinary life of Alexander McQueen
Overview: Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.

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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
identity
ambition
grief
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	3
Humour	3
Realism	9
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	7
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	8

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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Written by: Peter Ettedgui
Starring: Bernard Arnault, Joseph Bennett, Magdalena Frackowiak, Jodie Kidd, Kate Moss
Cinematography: Will Pugh
Runtime: 111 min
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: French, English

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