Overview

• The documentary, 'Karl – Der Mann hinter der Maske,' aired on 3sat on May 24, 2025, and is now available for streaming on Mediathek.
• Featuring interviews with Claudia Schiffer, Anna Wintour, and other close confidants, the film sheds light on Lagerfeld’s personal and professional life.
• Sébastian Jondeau, Lagerfeld’s trusted aide, reveals his final wishes, including the handling of his ashes and his decision against a memorial or grave marker.
• The film confirms Lagerfeld’s true birth date as September 10, 1933, addressing long-standing ambiguities and exploring his fabricated aristocratic lineage.
• The documentary recounts Lagerfeld’s transformative career, including his revolutionary work at Chanel, his dramatic weight loss to fit Hedi Slimane’s designs, and his battle with prostate cancer.