
Becoming Karl Lagerfeld
Fashion is made of passion and betrayal.
Created by Isaure Pisani-Ferry, Jennifer Have, Raphaëlle Bacqué
On Disney+
A stylish, intimate biographical drama centered on Karl Lagerfeld's transformative encounter with Jacques de Bascher, exploring ambition, desire, and the cost of empire-building in 1970s fashion.
In 1972, Karl Lagerfeld is an unknown 38-year-old designer of ready-to-wear fashion, largely unknown to the public. His encounter with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, changes everything.
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Is Becoming Karl Lagerfeld sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Becoming Karl Lagerfeld violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does Becoming Karl Lagerfeld leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Becoming Karl Lagerfeld easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is Becoming Karl Lagerfeld scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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