Cinema Italian Style 2026: Brunello: The Gracious Visionary
November 20, 2026
Presented by Cinema Italian Style. A farmer's son transforms into a fashion mogul, building a billion-dollar luxury empire while staying true to his humanistic values and commitment to ethical business practices and fine craftsmanship.
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Friday, November 20, 2026
In the documentary film Brunello: the Gracious Visionary, Giuseppe Tornatore imagines a symbolic card game between Brunello and a mysterious opponent—an allegory of Cucinelli’s life. As the unseen rival plays his hand, the film traces Brunello’s journey in a lyrical narrative, blending cinematic reconstructions, archival footage and intimate testimonies. Each chapter of his life is marked by affectionate nicknames: “little fox” from his grandfather, “young lord” from his father, “the German” from colleagues and “the wolf” from his wife. A poetic, almost medieval canticle, the film bears Tornatore’s unique signature, elevated by Nicola Piovani’s score.
- Original Language Title: Brunello, il visionario garbato
- Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Principal Cast: Marta Aguilar; Ramin Arani; Lorenzo Bachiorri
- Country: Italy
- Year: 2026
- Running Time: 120 min.
- Producer: Brunello Cucinelli; Massimiliano di Lodovico; Mauro Calevi
- Screenplay: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cinematographers: Fabio Zamarion
- Editors: Pietro Foglietti; Massimo Quaglia
- Music: Nicola Piovani
- Language: Italian, with English subtitles
- Has Subtitles: Yes