Karl Lagerfeld’s favorite bookstore is very close to Felix Jude. The Hamburg native was known to be a book lover. Meanwhile, the French, who are usually skeptical of German fashion, have dedicated a glossy streaming series called “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” to the designer. Behind the project is the prestigious French film group Gaumont, founded in 1895 and one of the oldest film production companies in the world. Entertainment
Reporter Simone Schlosserone of Germany’s leading series experts, told news that this provenance is a good thing. “It would be strange to do the whole thing from a German perspective – after all, Lagerfeld spent almost his entire life in France.” A German in Paris The first six episodes are available on streaming providers Disney+ and Hulu since early June.
The industry is booming, parties and drugs abound, and practically everyone is sleeping with each other. Paloma Picasso, daughter of modern art legend Pablo, schmoozes among the jet set, Andy Warhol visits, and behind the closed doors of her boudoir, Marlene Dietrich (played by Sunny Males) celebrates her self-imposed isolation.
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The production about Cristóbal Balenciaga (named after him) and “The New Look”, a production focusing on Christian Dior and Coco Chanel, were launched at the beginning of the year. Coincidence? To some extent, says series expert Simone Schlosser. But only partly, because the productions are following a trend: “They all have an interesting main character who in some way does not reflect the mainstream image of the ‘old white man’. For example, these are queer characters. Therefore, you can use them to explore questions of identity.” At the same time, fashion series in particular serve as a form of escapism that is typical of the times, says Schlosser. “Because they have everything we need – it’s the fascination with stories, historical backgrounds, beautiful costumes and sets. You immerse yourself in a different world, the world of the catwalk and the atelier, which is otherwise very far from you.” Daniel Brühl transforms into Karl Lagerfeld But, Schlosser points out, “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” has something that the other series don’t have: lead actor Daniel Brühl. “I think Brühl is wonderful as Lagerfeld!” Simone Schlosser enthuses, reiterating the universal acclaim of the German actor. His casting may seem impossible at first, since the mild-looking star of films such as “Good Bye, Lenin!” has little in common with the notoriously pugnacious fashion czar. Watching Brühl’s transformation is much more fascinating, says Schlosser. “At the beginning, there is still nothing iconic about his Lagerfeld: no ponytail, fan or sunglasses. Then it starts gradually. His hair gradually gets longer, his glasses get more tinted,” she says. And then the magic of acting kicks in and we see Karl Lagerfeld with all his imperfections. Lots of sex scenesVery honest And plays the role admirably,” says Schlosser. His portrayal allows us to see Lagerfeld as a great romantic and sometimes a tragic figure. But Schlosser’s admiration doesn’t extend to the entire production. “I think the series doesn’t really do justice to Lagerfeld’s character, and it’s often uncomfortably voyeuristic.” There’s a lot about the designer’s private life, even if he never revealed much about it, she said. “He was a very discreet person.” Of course, Lagerfeld and Basher loved each other, otherwise the real Lagerfeld wouldn’t have spent months at the bedside of his AIDS-stricken partner (his beloved “Jaco” died in 1989). “But the series producers keep trying to put the two in sex scenes together, and I don’t think that’s good,” says Schlosser. As Karl Lagerfeld himself once said, “I don’t like sleeping with people I really love. I don’t want to sleep with them because sex can’t last long, but affection can last forever.”
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2024-06-29 20:50:55