Cate Blanchett is delving into the world of fashion – on the big screen.
The Oscar-winning actress and her production company Dirty Pictures star with Andrew Upton and Coco Francini in the documentary adaptation of Dana Thomas’ book Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes, directed by acclaimed author Reiner Holzheimer.
The project, which is moving into the financing phase, examines the $3 trillion global fashion industry by examining “the environmental and human cost of an industry built on speed and scale while highlighting the designers and innovators who are reshaping the system,” according to the filmmakers. It’s based on Thomas’s book of the same name, which was named The Independent’s best fashion book on sustainability and was praised by The New Yorker as “a glimpse into how consumerism, which has slowed to a less aggressive pace, can be reconciled with sustainability.”
the Fashionopolis The doc will provide access to leading voices across the industry, including designers, policy makers, labor activists and innovators who are said to be driving systemic change.
It’s a topic close to home for Blanchett, who often uses her voice and red carpet appearances to highlight sustainability and environmentally conscious business practices. The same can be said for Holzheimer, who has previously directed documentaries about bold names from fashion, theater and photography. His credits include Martin Margiela: In his own words, Dry About the famous Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, Tom Brown: The Man Who Sews Dreams, Lars Edinger About the German actor and artist W Leica – A Century of Vision On the cultural significance of the camera and its impact on visual history.
It also falls into Thomas’ shoes as a leading fashion writer who has long studied sustainability in the industry. She is a long-time contributor to New York Times And a host the
Green dreamthe award-winning sustainability podcast. She has dipped her toes into the film industry through screenwriting Salvatore: shoemakera feature-length documentary directed by Luca Guadagnino, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020. She also wrote the volume Deluxe: How luxury lost its luster Which has been adapted for a documentary series Kingdom of dreams. When Fashion Police first appeared, Publishers Weekly He called it “accurately reported and compellingly written” and “a clarion call for more responsible practices in fashion that will speak to both industry professionals and socially conscious consumers.”
Thomas writes and produces Fashionopolis A documentary alongside another famous fashion writer and industry insider, Bronwyn Cosgrave. Her credits include co-productions Super modelsan Apple TV project that follows the modeling careers of superstars Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington, and is produced by Manolo: The boy who made shoes for lizards and Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story. Daniel Peresi (Anbesa, Every Last Child, Lights of Rome) is on board as executive producer.
“In her heart Fashionopolis “It is a film about possibility — about believing that fashion can transform itself into a more responsible and beautiful future,” Holzemer said. “Throughout my career, I have been drawn to fashion for its artistry and creativity.” With FashionopolisI want to turn my lens towards the change makers who are reimagining fashion from within. My goal is not to point fingers, but to depict stories that inspire dialogue and spark hope.
“We meet the designers, activists and innovators working to change fashion from within – and reveal how everyday choices can help build a more just and beautiful future,” Thomas added.
Dirty Films produces multi-genre work for television and film and is behind award-winning podcasts Climate of change. Includes company credits Mrs. America, Stateless, Truth, Carol, Little Fish, Apple and TransformationAnd more.
