High & Low – John Galliano

A sober, intimate portrait of a brilliant artist's rise and public fall, watching him wrestle with shame, addiction and the possibility of forgiveness.

Directed by

Kevin Macdonald

Genres

Documentary

Starring

John Galliano, Naomi Campbell, Penélope Cruz

Overview

Fashion designer John Galliano was widely recognized as one of the most successful names in 1990s and 2000s couture, until his career abruptly ended when he was caught on camera in 2011 hurling antisemitic and racist insults at bystanders in Paris.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, addiction, redemption, identity

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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