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Love, Cecil

Lisa Immordino Vreeland directs this documentary about Academy Award-winning costume designer Cecil Beaton. A respected photographer, artist and set d...esigner, Beaton was best known for designing on award-winning films such as 'Gigi' (1958) and 'My Fair Lady' (1964). The film features archive footage and interviews with a number of models, artists and filmmakers who worked closely with Beaton during his illustrious career. Beaton was not only a dazzling chronicler of his time, but a supreme arbiter of its tastes. From the Bright Young Things, to the front lines of World War II, and from the international belle monde and the pages of Vogue to a role as the Queen's official photographer, Beaton embodied the cultural and political schisms of the twentieth century. In this warm - though critical - portrait, director Lisa Immordino Vreeland (Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel, Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict) blends archival footage and photographs with voice over from Beaton's famed diaries to capture his legacy as a complex and unique creative force. Dynamic and lyrical, Love, Cecil is an examination of Beaton's singular sense of the visual, which dictated a style and set standards of creativity that continue to resonate and inspire today. Show More

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Love, Cecil is a documentary directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland that explores the life and work of renowned costume designer Cecil Beaton. Beaton was not only a respected photographer and artist but also a talented set designer, known for his work on award-winning films such as 'Gigi' and 'My Fair Lady'. The film features interviews with models, artists, and filmmakers who worked closely with Beaton, offering insights into his illustrious career.

Through archival footage and photographs, as well as excerpts from Beaton's diaries, the documentary delves into Beaton's role as a chronicler of his time and an arbiter of taste. From the glamour of the Bright Young Things to the ravages of World War II, Beaton's work embodied the cultural and political divisions of the 20th century.

Love, Cecil presents a warm but critical portrait of Beaton, capturing the complexity and uniqueness of his creative force. The film explores Beaton's singular sense of the visual, which established a style and set standards of creativity that continue to inspire today. Dynamic and lyrical, Love, Cecil offers an examination of Beaton's enduring legacy and the impact he had on the world of art and design. Whether you are a fan of Beaton or simply fascinated by the intersection of art and history, this documentary will provide a captivating insight into the life of this extraordinary artist.

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