Dante Film Series: Brunello, the Gracious Visionary

Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center

• The film will begin at 4:30pm •

Brunello, the Gracious Visionary Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. 2025. 120 minutes

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUSK3uec9SA

Part of the Fall 2026 Film Series:

L’arte di raccontare la Storia — The Art of Telling History

Presented in partnership with the Santa Cruz Film Festival.

• Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 16. General admission is $10. Dante members receive 50% off and pay $5 by entering the discount code dante1265 at checkout.

Purchase tickets here:

https://scff26.eventive.org/schedule/brunello-the-gracious-visionary-6a977cbf67bb7f0295ccb3c4

Brunello, the Gracious Visionary Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

An inspirational portrait of a farmer’s son who rises from humble beginnings to build a luxury fashion empire, Brunello, the Gracious Visionary traces the pivotal moments that shaped Brunello Cucinelli’s life and career.

The film explores Cucinelli’s commitment to craftsmanship, ethical values, and a humanistic philosophy rooted in meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community. Known as the “king of cashmere,” Cucinelli transformed the medieval village of Solomeo into the home of his company and a center for his vision of humanistic capitalism.

Directed by Academy Award winner Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso) and featuring a score by Academy Award winner Nicola Piovani (Life Is Beautiful), the film blends documentary and fiction to offer an intimate portrait of the renowned Italian entrepreneur.