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Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards
Description
An in-depth portrait of master shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the fashion icon.
An in-depth portrait of master shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the fashion icon.
Actors:
Karlie Kloss,
André Leon Talley,
Isaac Mizrahi,
Isabella Blow,
Iman,
Sofia Coppola,
David Bailey
Karlie Kloss
3 August 1992, Chicago, Illinois, USA
André Leon Talley
Isaac Mizrahi
14 October 1961, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Isabella Blow
19 November 1958, Westminster, London, England, UK
Iman
25 July 1955, Mogadishu, Somalia
Sofia Coppola
14 May 1971, New York City, New York, USA
David Bailey
Genre:
Drama, Biography, Documentary
Director:
Michael Roberts
Michael Roberts
Country:
United Kingdom
Keywords:
#Aki Omoshaybi #Eva Herzigova #Gala Gordon #Isabeli Fontana #Manolo Blahnik #Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards #Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards (2017) #Michael Roberts #Rick Kissack #River Hawkins
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November 04, 2017
The humble artist gets a loving tribute wrapped in a slick promotional package. However, it only scratches the surface whilst getting to the heart of the genius.
December 26, 2017
Those who are sceptical shoes can be an art form may not quite be won over, yet to see the septuagenerian Blahnik at his drawing board is to witness inspiration at work.
September 28, 2017
Talking-head interviews interspersed with reenactments reminiscent of cheap true-crime shows are the filmic equivalent of a polo shirt and khakis: blandly acceptable but uninspired.
October 12, 2017
Director Michael Roberts, a fashion writer by trade, has produced a fluff piece, albeit a pretty one.
September 27, 2017
As an interview subject, Blahnik can be elusive, although his descriptions of his favorite creations throughout the years will no doubt be extracted as brand poetry for future advertising campaigns.
December 29, 2017
Ultimately, Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards is better at capturing the tones of the times visited rather than proving the significance of its subject.
October 20, 2017
Recreations of the master's past are laughably bad: a numbing state of self-congratulatory and overly theatrical theatricality appears to have stricken all participants. So why was I never bored?
December 19, 2017
For the legions of fans who will see "Manolo," the film's drawbacks may not be an issue, except that they take away from the time spent showcasing the shoes.
September 25, 2017
The movie is extraordinary for its access to [Manolo] Blahnik, who is arch and funny and sweet beyond words.
December 13, 2017
"Manolo" is a portrait of a singular creative genius who, thankfully, found a way to share his artistry with the world.
October 05, 2017
You may not be able to afford the shoes, but Michael Roberts' documentary Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards may bring you almost as much delight.
September 21, 2017
Frothy but entertaining.

