Brunello: The Gracious Visionary
Synopsis
Brunello: The Gracious Visionary tells the compelling story of Brunello Cucinelli, the renowned Italian entrepreneur known as the “king of cashmere.” More than a tale of business success, this biopic feature film explores Cucinelli’s pioneering philosophy that blends timeless luxury craftsmanship with humanistic values and ethical leadership. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore (Oscar®-winning director of Cinema Paradiso), and scored by Nicola Piovani (Oscar®-winning composer of Life is Beautiful), the film invites audiences on an intimate journey into the world of quiet elegance, social responsibility, and visionary creativity.
Why This Film Matters
Blending documentary and fiction in a genre defining experiment by Oscar Winner Giuseppe Tornatore, the film revisits the places and pivotal moments that shaped Cucinelli’s life journey.
The film is an inspirational narrative that offers several distinctive positioning opportunities including Fashion and Luxury, Italian Heritage and traditions with a cinematic Cinema Paradiso narrative and philosophical conversations around sustainability and dignity in the context of entrepreneurship.
Credits
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso)
Story/Screenplay: Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso)
Music: Nicola Piovani (Life is Beautiful)
Director of Photography: Fabio Zamarion (The Best Offer)
Editors: Massimo Quaglia (The Legend of 1900), Pietro Foglietti (Miss. Fallacci)
Costume Design: Maurizio Millenotti (The Passion of The Christ), Alfonsina Lettieri (The Legend of 1900)
Production Design: Maurizio Sabatini (Life is Beautiful)
Production Companies: Brunello Cucinelli s.p.a., MasiFilm
Country of Origin: Italy
Genre: Biopic - Feature Documentary
Language: Italian, English & Chinese
Italian Release: 01 Distribution
On the press
Variety (August 20th, 2025)
Variety (November 12th, 2025)
Variety (December 5th, 2025)
Vogue (December 5th, 2025)
