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MARTIN MARGIELA – IN HIS OWN WORDS
An intimate profile of Martin Margiela, one of the most revolutionary and influential fashion designers of his time. From Jean Paul Gaultier's assistant to creative director at Hermes to leading his own brand, Margiela never showed his face publicly but reinvented fashion with his radical style for over 20 years, through 41 provocative collections. For the first time, the "Banksy of fashion" reveals his drawings, notes and personal items, giving us an exclusive peek to his vision and career.
Documentary, 90 minutes (2019)
A RH Film, co-produced by Aminata Productions and RTBF, Télévision belge, in association with ARTE G.E.I.E. - VRT - Canvas.
Language versions: English, German, French.
Supported by Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, Deutscher Filmförderfonds,
The Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), The Tax Shelter of the Belgian Federal Government, Casa Kafka Pictures Movie Tax Shelter empowered by Belfius
FESTIVAL INVITATIONS
DOC NYC (World premiere)
United States
CPH:DOX (European premiere)
Denmark
Doc FF Thessaloniki
Greece
Moritz Feed Dog Barcelona
Spain
Bucharest Film Festival
Romania
Docs against Gravity
Poland
SIFF Seattle International Film Festival
United States
Madrid Fashion Fim Festival
Spain
WORLD DISTRIBUTION
GERMAN DISTRIBUTOR
PRESS
"The legend of Martin Margiela lives on."
Vogue US
AnOther Mag
The AnOther team reveal their film highlights of the year, from a new David Copperfield adaptation to a feature tracing one day in the life of a young PA to a monstrous entertainment mogul
The Hollywood Reporter
'Martin Margiela: In His Own Words': Film Review (by Frank Scheck)
Reiner Holzemer's documentary delivers an intimate portrait of the reclusive fashion designer.
The Washington Post
Martin Margiela did himself a favor: He anticipated fashion’s future — and its failures (by Robin Givhan)
From the beginning of his career, Martin Margiela was ahead of the fashion pack. He was an innovator. He was a riddle. He could have been famous; he chose to be legendary.
The Guardian
Martin Margiela: In His Own Words review – philosopher of fashion
Reiner Holzemer’s film about the media-shy Belgian designer is insightful – despite not revealing his subject’s face
The Cut (New York Times)
Margiela Finally Comes Out of Hiding (by Cathy Horyn)
The designer allows his voice — but not his face — to be used in a new documentary.
The Independent
In His Own Words: The best fashion documentaries to watch during lockdown as new Martin Margiela film lands on UK screens
Swot up on your fashion know-how with The Independent’s top picks, from Sarah Young
Forbes
This Documentary Demystifies Fashion Designer Martin Margiela
When it comes to fashion, names like Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier are synonymous with Parisian style. But what about Maison Margiela?
Monopol Magazin
In dem großartigen Doku-Porträt von Reiner Holzemer kommentiert (Martin Margiela)... seinen 20-jährigen Werdegang und lüftet manch einen Schleier.
Die Zeit
Wer ist dieser Modeschöpfer, der sich nie zeigt? Dem Filmemacher Reiner Holzemer ist es gelungen, Martin Margiela für einen Dokumentarfilm zu gewinnen. Eine Sensation.
FAZ
Lange Zeit war noch nicht mal klar, ob hinter diesem männlichen Namen überhaupt ein männlicher Designer steckt. Ob es nicht vielleicht auch eine Frau sein könnte. Oder ein Team. Zumindest das ist jetzt geklärt. Man sieht seine Hände. Man hört seine Stimme. Sie klingt gemächlich und tief. „Der Gedanke daran, prominent zu sein, gefällt mir nicht. Es erdet mich, dass ich so bin wie alle anderen.“
