More than a brand, it is an institution. If it continues to shine the catwalks of Milan Fashion Week, the Gucci family has had its share of disappointments. And unsuspected adversaries.
Ridley Scott tackles a myth of Italian culture with the help of an impressive cast (Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Camille Cottin) which should thrill cinemas on November 24 .
Because it’s adapted from a fascinating true story
He is the last member of the Gucci clan to run the family business. On March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci was shot dead at the entrance to his Milan offices. The investigation ends up revealing that the crime was ordered by his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, to protect the inheritance of their daughters. The one Italian media compared to Elizabeth Taylor will now call her “the black Widow”. House of Gucci promises to come back on “more than three decades of passions, betrayals, decadence, revenge” finished in murder. A film that does not already please everyone, starting with the main interested party who has spent 16 years in prison.
Because it’s Lady Gaga’s return to the movies
The press nicknamed her Lady Gucci. So who other than Lady Gaga could embody this powerful woman on the screen? The role of Patrizia Reggiani sounds like a homecoming for the American singer, who drew on her Italian roots to work on her accent. It especially marks its return to the big screen three years after the phenomenon A Star is born, which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and Oscar for Best Original Song. A ceremony that the interpreter of “Born this way” could find next year thanks to his transformation which promises to be the most intriguing.
Because it’s signed Ridley Scott
He is unstoppable. Soon to be 84, Ridley Scott might even compete if The last duel is still in theaters at the time of the release of House of Gucci. The prolific British director is a lover of historical narratives. And could have been well inspired by this Italian scandal with very Hollywood decadent characters. Not to mention that he has already staged some of the most cult heroines in cinema, from Ripley in Alien To Thelma et Louise. Something to leave you dreaming about his collaboration with Lady Gaga …
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