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The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld

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2023
Documentary | 90 Mins

The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld is the definitive story of the legendary Chanel designer who reigned over the fashion world for more than 40 years. Instantly recognizable, Karl Lagerfeld transformed high fashion from a niche interest into blockbuster, dramatic entertainment

The German-born designer was a charismatic showman, famous worldwide. His personal life was as lavish as the catwalks he adorned; he earned millions, spent millions, and frequently attracted controversy with his provocative pronouncements. He surrounded himself with an extraordinary entourage including his adored cat, Choupette, who is expected to be one of the main heirs of his fortune. The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld sees multi-award-winning director Michael Waldman in search of the people who knew him best to find out who was the man behind the sunglasses and what is the legacy he leaves behind.