Jessica Chastain, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum Celebrate Brunello Cucinelli at Star-Studded ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Premiere in Rome

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• “I think about family, I think about advocacy for the land — something that goes beyond just aesthetics.” Popular on Variety “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” directed by “Cinema Paradiso” Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, hones in on how Cucinelli went from the son of a farmer in Umbria to the head of a multi-billion-dollar luxury fashion brand.
• Starring “Love & Gelato” breakout Saul Nanni as a younger version of Cucinelli, the movie weaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.
• As a result, the fashion boss prides himself on giving back — making sure his factory workers are paid fair wages and feel like family — and has completely renovated the Italian village of Solomeo that is home to his headquarters.
• Kyle MacLachlan, Édgar Ramírez, Brunello Cucinelli, Ava DuVernay and Chris Pine at the “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary” premiere.