Tickets: Curio Members Only.  Additional guests: Chicago Italian Institute of Culture

> Receive up to 2 tickets.  

> RSVP via invitation to be sent out July 1

> Limited seats (first come basis)

> Doors/Check-in open at 5:45 P.M.

Curio Members are invited to a Special Advance Screening of "BRUNELLO: THE GRACIOUS VISIONARY" being released by  Blue Fox Entertainment on July 24th in the United States with its U.S. premiere coinciding with the Chicago screening on July 14th.

During “BRUNELLO: THE GRACIOUS VISIONARY” directed by Italian director, Giuseppe Tornatore, learn about Brunello Cucinelli’s journey. Brunello Cucinelli is an Italian designer who is known for as the “King of Cashmere” for pioneering luxury cashmere knitwear in all sorts of colors. Shop his collection here. Giuseppe Tornatore is best known for winning an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film for the classic film "Cinema Paradiso" in 1990 and he has directed several worldwide campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana.

Synopsis: Blending documentary and fiction, Brunello: The Gracious Visionary retraces the places and key moments of Brunello Cucinelli’s existential journey: from his childhood in the countryside to the village of Solomeo, which he transformed into a symbol of humanistic capitalism. Testimonies, archival footage, and personal memories reveal a man who, from humble beginnings, built a world-renowned company while staying true to the values of dignity, beauty, and social justice. The story concludes with the realization that dreams, when pursued with courage, are the true force guiding one’s destiny.

Run Time: 120 minutes 

Rating: PG-13