Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Set for North American Release via Blue Fox Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Key Highlights

• “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary” chronicles Cucinelli’s rise from being a farmer’s son to becoming the creative director and executive chairman of a global luxury lifestyle brand with a market capitalization of more than $7.8 billion.
• The elegant film stars “Love & Gelato” breakout Saul Nanni as a younger version of Cucinelli and features a score by Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani (“Life Is Beautiful”).
• Related Stories Inside Video Game Giant Electronic Arts' Multi-Year Deal With Stability AI: 'One of My Biggest Worries Is That We Become Observers' 'Battlefield 6' Launch Drives Record Sales for Electronic Arts in Latest Quarterly Earnings “The Gracious Visionary” interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.
• Popular on Variety Cucinelli, who was born in the ancient Umbrian hamlet of Castel Rigone in 1953, founded his company in 1978 and became successful by dyeing cashmere in “pop colors” at a time when, as he has put it, there was no colored cashmere for women.
• The docufilm, which was shot in Umbria, depicts key moments in his career, showcasing his passion for Italian craftsmanship and commitment to a concept he calls “humanistic capitalism,” under which every stitch of clothing his company creates is made in Italy and mostly in the area where he comes from.