Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm Sold Across Europe, Asia, and Middle East
The docufilm "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary," directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, is set for distribution by Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Following its successful premiere in Italy, the film will officially release in theaters throughout the U.K., Ireland, and North America on July 24. It chronicles the journey of Brunello Cucinelli, who transformed from a farmer's son into the head of a luxury brand valued at over $7.8 billion. Featuring Saul Nanni and music by Nicola Piovani, the film has secured deals with 17 distributors globally, emphasizing Italian craftsmanship and 'humanistic capitalism.'
Key facts
- Giuseppe Tornatore directed the docufilm 'Brunello: The Gracious Visionary'.
- The film is about fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli, known as Italy's 'King of Cashmere'.
- Sales company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment sold the film to territories across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- The film had a successful theatrical outing in Italy last year.
- Upcoming releases in the U.K., Ireland, and North America on July 24th.
- The film screened at the Shanghai Film Festival with Cucinelli present.
- Cucinelli's company has a market capitalization of more than $7.8 billion.
- Saul Nanni plays a younger version of Cucinelli; Nicola Piovani composed the score.
- Cucinelli was born in Castel Rigone, Umbria in 1953 and founded his company in 1978.
- He became successful by dyeing cashmere in 'pop colors'.
- The film was shot in Umbria and depicts his commitment to 'humanistic capitalism'.
- Cucinelli renovated the Italian village of Solomeo, home to his headquarters.
- The film is produced by Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. and MasiFilm in collaboration with RAI Cinema.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Brunello Cucinelli
- Saul Nanni
- Nicola Piovani
Institutions
- Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment
- Autumn Sun Films
- Aqua Prima
- Gulf Films Entertainment
- Investacommerce AG
- Destiny Films
- Long Ride
- MindJazz Pictures
- New Cinema
- Noori Pictures
- NOS Lusomundo Audiovisual
- NumeroUS Movie
- Palace Entertainment
- PVR Inox Pictures
- Shaw Renters
- Swallow Wings Films
- Vertice Cine S.L.
- Terry Steiner International
- Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A.
- MasiFilm
- RAI Cinema
- Shanghai Film Festival
Locations
- Italy
- Europe
- Asia
- Middle East
- U.K.
- Ireland
- North America
- Shanghai
- China
- Hong Kong
- Turkey
- France
- Japan
- Germany
- Austria
- Israel
- South Korea
- Portugal
- Australia
- New Zealand
- India
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Spain
- Castel Rigone
- Umbria
- Solomeo