The title of Kate Novack's documentary gives you some idea of the reverence it holds for its subject, Andre Leon Tally. The fashion doyen returns the favor, dominating the film with his sheer force of personality. Taking a rightful place with such recent, similarly themed documentaries as The First Monday in May, House of Z and Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards, among many others, The Gospel According to Andre should prove catnip for fashion buffs. Recently showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival, the doc is scheduled for theatrical release May 25 via Magnolia Pictures.
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- 4/27/2018
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Manolo Blahnik in the documentary Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards. Courtesy of Music Box Films.
There is a quote near beginning of the documentary Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards from Marilyn Monroe: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” Designer Manolo Blahnik seems to have taken that message to heart.
Manolo Blahnik, white-haired, sharp-tongued, fussily dressed, with round black frame glasses, seems to barely tolerate being photographed, telling him the film is “taking as long to make as Gone With The Wind.” The scene which sets up a snapshot of his personality – funny, sharp-witted, not suffering fools gladly – and restless nature. A quick montage of celebrities touting his shoes is capped by the filmmaker coaxing Manolo to tell an oft-told tale. When he was a boy growing up in Spain’s Canary Islands, he would make shoes for lizards.
There is a quote near beginning of the documentary Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards from Marilyn Monroe: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” Designer Manolo Blahnik seems to have taken that message to heart.
Manolo Blahnik, white-haired, sharp-tongued, fussily dressed, with round black frame glasses, seems to barely tolerate being photographed, telling him the film is “taking as long to make as Gone With The Wind.” The scene which sets up a snapshot of his personality – funny, sharp-witted, not suffering fools gladly – and restless nature. A quick montage of celebrities touting his shoes is capped by the filmmaker coaxing Manolo to tell an oft-told tale. When he was a boy growing up in Spain’s Canary Islands, he would make shoes for lizards.
- 10/6/2017
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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