
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards is the charming portrait of legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, whose impeccable dedication to his craft set a fashion standard among celebrities, stylists, and industry icons. Longtime fashion journalist Michael Roberts presents this never-before-seen peek into Mr. Blahnik's world, featuring a 'who's who' of the fashion and entertainment industries including Anna Wintour, Rihanna, Paloma Picasso, Iman, Naomi Campbell, Rupert Everett, Karlie Kloss, André Leon Tally, and more.
















2 May 1945, Managua, Nicaragua

January 1, 1955 in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK

1 July 1961, Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England, UK



12 March 1973, Litvinov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

3 August 1992, Chicago, Illinois, USA

22 May 1970, Streatham, London, England, UK

14 October 1961, Brooklyn, New York, USA



22 November 1890, Lille, Nord, France


20 February 1988, St. Michael, Barbados

19 November 1942, New York City, New York, USA




22 December 1945, Glasgow, Kentucky, USA

29 May 1959, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England, UK

8 July 1951, Santa Monica, California, USA

14 April 1940, Chabua, Assam Province, British India [now Assam, India]


19 November 1958, Westminster, London, England, UK

14 May 1971, New York City, New York, USA

25 July 1955, Mogadishu, Somalia

3 November 1949, Hampstead, London, England, UK


28 November 1960, Gibraltar


December 19, 2017
For the legions of fans who will see "Manolo," the film's drawbacks may not be an issue, except that they take away from the time spent showcasing the shoes.
October 05, 2017
You may not be able to afford the shoes, but Michael Roberts' documentary Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards may bring you almost as much delight.
September 21, 2017
Frothy but entertaining.
December 13, 2017
"Manolo" is a portrait of a singular creative genius who, thankfully, found a way to share his artistry with the world.
December 29, 2017
Ultimately, Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards is better at capturing the tones of the times visited rather than proving the significance of its subject.
October 20, 2017
Recreations of the master's past are laughably bad: a numbing state of self-congratulatory and overly theatrical theatricality appears to have stricken all participants. So why was I never bored?
September 28, 2017
Talking-head interviews interspersed with reenactments reminiscent of cheap true-crime shows are the filmic equivalent of a polo shirt and khakis: blandly acceptable but uninspired.
December 26, 2017
Those who are sceptical shoes can be an art form may not quite be won over, yet to see the septuagenerian Blahnik at his drawing board is to witness inspiration at work.
October 12, 2017
Director Michael Roberts, a fashion writer by trade, has produced a fluff piece, albeit a pretty one.
September 25, 2017
The movie is extraordinary for its access to [Manolo] Blahnik, who is arch and funny and sweet beyond words.
November 04, 2017
The humble artist gets a loving tribute wrapped in a slick promotional package. However, it only scratches the surface whilst getting to the heart of the genius.
September 27, 2017
As an interview subject, Blahnik can be elusive, although his descriptions of his favorite creations throughout the years will no doubt be extracted as brand poetry for future advertising campaigns.