Cannes Film Festival has always been synonymous with craftsmanship, certainly cinematic but also fashionable, and has never been the same as in this release. The connection between fashion and cinema was so clear, especially at Chanel. Not only for dresses that flaunted on the red carpet, worn by actresses and models, as well as representatives of the House, but above all for the real commitment of the House to the seventh art. After the show Cruise 2023/24, held in Los Angeles as a tribute to Hollywood dreams, The dialogue between the double C house and films has never been so active and diverse. A journey that began in the golden age of Hollywood when In 1930, Gabrielle Chanel was invited by Samuel Goldwyn to design gowns for Gloria Swanson.. From there it’s history. Jeanne Moreau’s silhouette Elevator to the gallows. Delphine Seyrig’s black chiffon veil last year on Marienbad. Kristen Stewart’s audacity Spencer AND Personal Shopper. These films and their heroines have one thing in common: Chanel.
Besides partner of prestigious film institutions and festivals, at the heart of this commitment is the beauty of the meeting, which leads to creative collaboration and long-term friendship.. With Sofia Coppola, Anton Corbijn and the new talents of the Kurtraime Film School. With actresses who have become the muses of the House, from Kristen Stewart, Penélope Cruz and Marion Cotillard to Vanessa Paradis, Margot Robbie and Margaret Qualley. But, for example, this year at Cannes, Chanel was with Lily-Rose Depp at the launch of Sam Levinson’s long-awaited TV series Idol, in addition to an exclusive partnership with the film. Jeanne du Barryfor which the fashion house created six suits.
Not only. Chanel also has financed the production movie Room 999 and from little blue girl, family docudrama starring French-Moroccan director Mona Achas, tells about the desire to resurrect her mother, played by a French actress, to experience her life and try to understand her. And it was on the occasion of the presentation of the film in Cannes Marion Cotillard spoke about her relationship with Chanel and the relationship between the fashion house and cinemain this video exclusively for Elle.it.
“In this job, it is important that you are well surrounded and supported. And this energy, which is shared by all the people working in the House, is transmitted in the same way to the artists it welcomes. Chanel has a passion for all the languages of art and cinema in particular. It supports purposeful and unique films of great artistic value. The support he gives to new productions and the restoration of old works is remarkable,” comments Marion Cotillard. ABOUT little blue girl instead, she claims that what touched her most in the film was the meaning of the exploration: “I am always moved by tormented beings who are looking for something, a meaning that seeks to understand in order to heal. We tell the story of a woman who was destroyed by some kind of relationship because no one listened to her. Presenting this film at Cannes means giving back her voice and finally giving her back the opportunity to be heard. And it was great.”
It remains only to wait for the release of the film on the screens. little blue girl to get carried away with this new women’s story and rediscover the deep connection between fashion and the seventh art. A connection that goes beyond clothing to embrace the values and vision of the world and women.
Source: Elle