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Franca Sozzani Documentary 'Chaos and Creation' to Screen in Italian Theaters

publication · 2026-05-05

Francesco Carrozzini's film 'Franca: Chaos and Creation' is set to hit Italian theaters from September 25 to 27, with M2Pictures handling the distribution. This documentary provides a personal look at Franca Sozzani, who served as Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief for over 30 years before her passing on December 22, 2016, shortly after its debut at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. It delves into her complex legacy as both a fashion icon and a journalist who elevated Italian fashion journalism to a more serious and artistic level. Featuring insights from notable figures like Karl Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell, and Donatella Versace, the film highlights Sozzani's bold covers and her willingness to address taboo subjects. It also reveals tender moments with her son, showcasing her strong yet vulnerable nature. Sozzani once remarked, "Everyone describes it as a horrible world, but detachment and irony prevail."

Key facts

  • Francesco Carrozzini directed the documentary 'Franca: Chaos and Creation' about his mother Franca Sozzani.
  • The film premiered at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival in 2016.
  • Franca Sozzani died on December 22, 2016, shortly after the premiere.
  • The documentary will be released in Italian theaters from September 25 to 27, distributed by M2Pictures.
  • Sozzani was editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia for over 30 years.
  • The film includes interviews with Karl Lagerfeld, Bruce Weber, Baz Luhrmann, Naomi Campbell, Marina Abramovic, Courtney Love, and Donatella Versace.
  • Sozzani was known for controversial covers and addressing off-limits topics like racism, war, and domestic violence.
  • The 2010 'Black Issue' by Steven Meisel focused on black models.

Entities

Artists

  • Franca Sozzani
  • Francesco Carrozzini
  • Karl Lagerfeld
  • Bruce Weber
  • Baz Luhrmann
  • Naomi Campbell
  • Marina Abramovic
  • Courtney Love
  • Donatella Versace
  • Steven Meisel
  • Margherita Bordino

Institutions

  • Vogue Italia
  • M2Pictures
  • Venice International Film Festival
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

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