Love, Cecil

2017

Action / Biography / Documentary / History

8
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 76% · 46 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76%
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 323 323

photography gay artist

Plot summary

A documentary about Academy Award-winning costume designer Cecil Beaton. A respected photographer, artist, and set designer, 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.

Director

Lisa Immordino Vreeland Photo
Lisa Immordino Vreeland

Top cast

Truman Capote Photo
Truman Capote as Himself
Isaac Mizrahi Photo
Isaac Mizrahi as Himself - Interviewee
Julie Andrews Photo
Julie Andrews as Herself
Diana Vreeland Photo
Diana Vreeland as Herself
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
846.43 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 38 min
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1.59 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 38 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by CinemaSerf 7 / 10

Love, Cecil

As much as this is a documentary on this legendary photographer, it's also an interesting retrospective on the end of empire and of days long gone. Sir Cecil Beaton started out his adult life as an aspiring fop, a dandy - and at a time when it was still very much illegal, a gay man. He had an eye, though, and through a combination of serendipity and skill ended up taking photographs that were published, and that led to his gradual inclusion in a high society in which he sometimes, though not always, thrived. This biography uses contributions from some celebrated modern-day professionals to help illustrate just how ground-breaking and innovative Beaton was. He wasn't just a photographer but was involved in set design on both stage and screen; he was also romantically attached to Greta Garbo and was clearly a great favourite of both Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II. As with the recent "Mad About the Boy" documentary on Sir Noël Coward, this subject benefits enormously from an engaging Rupert Everett narration and from a veritable treasure trove of images that substantiate the deserved reputation and style of this visionary, charismatic and quirky man. It does take us on a slight gander through his peccadilloes but the emphasis here is firmly on his achievements as a creative trailblazer, and if you are remotely interested in the history of fashion, cinema or theatre it's well with a watch.
Reviewed by StrictlyConfidential 6 / 10

The Life & Times Of Hollywood Photographer And Set Designer

Born (1904) in Hampstead, England - Cecil Beaton was a professional cameraman and costume designer who was not only well-known for his striking, b&w celebrity portraits - But, he was also credited for his impressive photography of the British Royal Family, as well.Through stills, archival footage, and candid interviews - This informative celebrity bio-documentary looks at the life and times of Cecil Beaton whose career spanned nearly 50 years (1926-1970).(*Note*) - In 1980 - Cecil Beaton (74 at the time) died of poor health following a serious stroke.
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