Helmut Berger, who was one of Luchino Visconti's favorite actors, died Thursday in Austria, his agent said. One of his last appearances took place in Cannes to present Bertrand Bonello's Saint-Laurent where he perfectly embodied the aging couturier.
"A beautiful monster" Sergio Gobbi's title suited him perfectly, writes Valery Hache. He leaves behind a path littered with illicit substances, empty bottles and disillusionment, writes Hacche.