Throughout September I will be raiding my collection of favourite movies to review one a day, with a focus on overlooked and underappreciated films.
Where to find it: NowTV
Length: 105 minutes
Synopsis: Documentary on Alexander McQueen
Recommendation rating: 4/5
What I like about it: the shows, the fashions, well-made documentary
What I don’t like about it: a sad story
Review:
This documentary covers the short life and career of Lee Alexander McQueen. An outsider to the fashion industry with a gift for spectacle and improvisation, Lee climbed fast as the industry sought an xtreme edginess in the late 90s. Sadly, he accepted a job with Givenchy and destroyed himself with the pressure, developing a drug addiction and an eating disorder before ending his life in 2010. This portrait gives due weight to his designs and creativity while also delving into his life and working methods, all wrapped in an effortful elegance that he would probably be very proud of.
Content notes (may contain spoilers): suicide, abuse, drugs