McQueen

Showings

TIFF Lightbox 1 Sat, Apr 28, 2018 9:15 PM
Hart House Theatre Sun, Apr 29, 2018 2:30 PM
TIFF Lightbox 2 Sun, May 6, 2018 9:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:111
Copyright:2018
Country Listing:USA
Premiere Status:International Premiere
Rating:14A
Festival Info
Festival Year:2018
Language:English
French
Accessibility:Partial Subtitles
Program Category:Special Presentations
Film Subjects:Architecture, Design & Photography
Health, Mental Health & Addiction
LGBT Cultures & Issues
Website:http://www.McQueen.film
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Ian Bonhôte
Co-Director(s):Peter Ettedgui
Producer(s):Ian Bonhôte
Andee Ryder
Nick Taussig
Paul Van Carter
Executive Producer(s):Tim Haslam
Hugo Grumbar
John Jenkins
Jay Taylor
Patrick Fischer
Peter Ettedgui
David Gilbery
Kinvara Balfour
Isabella Marchese Ragona
Ian Burg
Richard Kondal
Editor(s):Cinzia Baldessari
Writer(s):Peter Ettedgui
Cinematography:Will Pugh
Composer:Michael Nyman

Description

A job tailoring men's suits on Savile Row introduced a working-class lad from East London to the world of fashion. For Lee Alexander McQueen, a spark was struck, resulting in the rise of one of the most famous and provocative designers of the 21st century. McQueen took to fashion with a passion that burned bright and hot; his success was fueled by raw talent, enabled by money and drugs, before he inevitably, tragically burned out. Crucial to his meteoric rise was Isabella Blow, his champion and muse, the ultimate fashion insider who devoted herself to his success before a falling out indelibly altered them both. McQueen's rags-to-riches story is vividly captured in this bold, cinematic film, an authentic celebration of the iconoclastic designer. Featuring rarely seen archival footage and new interviews with many of McQueen's inner circle, directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui have crafted a uniquely artistic take on the legendary couturier and fashion maverick. Shane Smith

Additional Information

NOW - 4 Stars, "Impactful - and appropriately lavish."

In the Seats - 4 Stars, "An entertaining and informative story."

POV - "This stunning work of art delves deep into the mind of a brilliant and troubled icon."

CBC - "From McQueen to M.I.A. to Mister Rogers, here are the must-see arts films at Hot Docs 2018"

The Kit - "10 MUST-SEE DOCUMENTARIES AT THE HOT DOCS FILM FESTIVAL"

Sidewalk Hustle - "The best films to catch at Hot Docs 2018."

CBC - "What's queer at Hot Docs? A guide to everything LGBTQ at North America's biggest documentary event."

Mr Will Wong - #HOTDOCS: 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival Preview."