Overview
- The New York gala at Lincoln Center, held Tuesday, drew roughly 400 guests for a black-tie screening followed by an Italian dinner.
- Directed by Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, the film blends documentary and dramatized scenes with a score by fellow Oscar winner Nicola Piovani.
- The narrative traces Cucinelli’s path from rural Umbria to a global luxury brand and centers on his philosophy of “humanistic capitalism,” which prioritizes dignity at work and community investment.
- Cucinelli spoke in Italian to “speak from the heart,” urged young people to replace fear with hope, and the audience responded with a standing ovation.
- Guests included Martha Stewart, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Oscar Isaac, and Naomi Watts, and the film follows earlier European premieres with a planned U.S. release in July 2026.