Cover CHANEL reaffirms its role as a champion of the seventh art as sponsor of the Cinéma Paradiso Louvre Film Festival (photo: CHANEL)
CHANEL reaffirms its role as a champion of the seventh art as sponsor of the Cinéma Paradiso Louvre Film Festival (photo: CHANEL)
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With over a century of dedication to cinema honouring its legacy while making iconic works more accessible, CHANEL reaffirms its role as a champion of the seventh art as sponsor of the Cinéma Paradiso Louvre Film Festival.
Held from 2 to 5 July this year, the festival invites all lovers of cinema to attend. Audiences can enjoy open-air film screenings and soak up the atmosphere of vibrant music nights featuring live DJ sets. Notably, all films shown are inspired by the theme “Fashion & Cinema”, promising singular, emotive experiences.
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The Cinéma Paradiso Louvre Film Festival is co-organised by mk2 and the Louvre Museum, two leading cultural institutions devoted to the arts. A highlight of this year’s programme is the screening of a restored version of the cult classic The Virgin Suicides (2000), the directorial debut of CHANEL ambassador Sofia Coppola.
The Cinéma Paradiso Louvre Film Festival is co-organised by mk2 and the Louvre Museum
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Based on the novel of the same name by American author Jeffrey Eugenides, the film captures the fragility of adolescence and the weight of grief that defies resolution. At its heart are the five Lisbon sisters—enigmatic, beautiful, and held tightly within the confines of a strict Catholic household. Told through the eyes of a group of neighbourhood boys, the story evokes nostalgia and lingering sorrow, as they grapple with a tragic mystery they will never truly comprehend.
Above CHANEL continues to nurture its deep-rooted relationship with cinema (photo: CHANEL)
CHANEL continues to nurture its deep-rooted relationship with cinema (photo: CHANEL)
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Today, CHANEL continues to nurture its deep-rooted relationship with cinema. Beyond working alongside actors, directors and costume designers, the house supports production companies and renowned film festivals. It also plays a vital role in restoring cinematic treasures, sponsors major cultural institutions, and regularly partners with celebrated filmmakers to produce striking short films showcasing its collections.
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Above CHANEL’s enduring love for cinema began with Gabrielle Chanel herself in the 1930s (photo: CHANEL)
CHANEL’s enduring love for cinema began with Gabrielle Chanel herself in the 1930s (photo: CHANEL)
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CHANEL’s enduring love for cinema began with Gabrielle Chanel herself in the 1930s. That passion has since flourished, woven into every creative pursuit of the French maison to this day.
