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Sky Arte Documentary Explores Gianni Agnelli's Life and Legacy

other · 2026-05-05

On Sunday, January 21, Sky Arte HD will debut a new documentary named 'Agnelli,' which will also be simulcast on Sky Atlantic. This film provides a comprehensive look at Gianni Agnelli, the iconic Fiat magnate. It is structured in five segments that explore his unconventional upbringing, his glamorous lifestyle as a playboy during the 1950s and 1960s, the chaotic 'years of lead' in Turin, Fiat's resurgence in the 1980s, and the personal trials he endured before passing away in 2003. The documentary includes archival images and footage, featuring recently unearthed Super 8 films by Benno Graziani, alongside interviews with notable figures like Henry Kissinger, Valentino, and Diane Von Furstenberg, placing Agnelli's life in a broader historical context.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Agnelli' airs January 21 on Sky Arte HD and Sky Atlantic.
  • Film covers five periods of Gianni Agnelli's life.
  • Includes Super 8 footage by Benno Graziani.
  • Features interviews with Henry Kissinger, Valentino, and others.
  • Agnelli died in 2003.
  • Documentary is divided into five parts.
  • Agnelli was known as the 'Avvocato'.
  • Film explores Fiat's history and Agnelli's personal challenges.

Entities

Artists

  • Gianni Agnelli
  • Benno Graziani
  • Henry Kissinger
  • Valentino
  • Jackie Rogers
  • Sally Bedell Smith
  • Roger Cohen
  • Jas Gawronski
  • Lee Radziwill
  • Diane Von Furstenberg

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Sky Atlantic
  • Fiat
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy

Sources