by Cinemax
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| Sales Rank: | 65229 (lower is better) |
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| Director: | James Kent |
| Release Date: | 2002-05-21 |
| Label: | Cinemax |
| UPC: | 720917316024 |
| Binding: | DVD |
| Published By: | Cinemax |
| ASIN: | B0000640WI |
| Category: | DVD |
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The story of Gianni Versace is a story of the late twentieth century's obsession with greed, fame, celebrity and glamour. Here we encounter a self styled emperor, Gianni, and his nemesis, Andrew Cunanan, a psychotic product of a decadent American dream, waiting in the wings for the dramatic final act: a Mafia style execution on the steps of Versace's Xanadu palace in Miami. This film juxtaposes the rise of a fashion giant from the glamorous world of Paris fashion to the drug-ridden underworld of gay America and a murder that should never have happened. Antonio D'Amico, Versace's long term lover, and Lazaro Quintana, another close friend, speak for the first time, disclosing an intimate side to Versace's omnipotent personality. Also included is Pete Cunanan, the murderer's father, who is tracked down in the Philippines and provides a key to his son's split personality.
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Riveting documentary - Reviewed on 2002-07-28
11 customers found this review helpful.
This excellent documentary primarily focuses on Gianni Versace and his rise to the top of the fashion industry. His killer, Andrew Cunanan, is also profiled, but in less detail than Versace. Nevertheless, this is a riveting and often mesmerizing documentary. Among those interviewed are Versace's partner, Antonio D'Amico, who provides illuminating details about the Versace family. Others interviewed are those who worked closely with him, photographers (like Mario Testino and Patrick Demarchalier), and other designers (John Giuliano). Although those interviewed provide excellent quotes, it is the footage of Versace at work with the models and the interior footage of his elaborate mansions that are most interesting. Andrew Cunanan is given less time, but many of his friends are interviewed and comments from his father (who obviously has a screw loose and is trying to benefit financially from his son's story) are included. Cunanan's mother is also shown in a brief clip. Author Maureen Orth, who wrote a book about Cunanan, is also interviewed. The most fascinating aspect of the Cunanan profile concerns the murder of Lee Miglin, a well known and influencial Chicago resident and how the Chicago cops tried to pass off Miglin's murder as a random killing when evidence proved otherwise. Highly recommended for documentary lovers and anyone who has an interest in the Versace empire.
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Book Subjects
- Beauty & Fashion
- Biography
- Celebrity Biography
- Color
- Documentary
- English
- History
- Law & Crime
- Movie
- True Crime