Legendary opera house, La Scala is more than just a stage— it’s a dream factory. And this year, over the course of four intensive months, 900 people will work relentlessly to incarnate Verdi’s opera masterpiece, ‘‘The Force of Destiny”. Under the masterful eyes of director Léo Muscato, we will follow set designer Federica Parolini, as her sketches evolve into towering architectural marvels crafted by dedicated artisans. In the costume workshop, Silvia Peroni and her team weave magic with fabric and thread through their expert hands. Then, a stellar international cast of virtuosos arrives in Milan, ready to fill La Scala’s hallowed halls with their soaring voices. But with the clock ticking, and expectations going through the roof, tensions unfold like an opera of its own. As Milan holds its breath for the legendary Prima on the 7th of December, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will they be ready in time for curtain rise?

Olivier Rousteing, creative director of the French couture house Balmain, just presented his 2018 Spring/Summer collection as one of the youngest creative director in fashion history. Succeeding in making Balmain one of the most influential fashion houses of its time, Olivier is at the height of his career and yet has never felt so empty. Abandoned as a baby and adopted at one, he is in constant search of identity, always wondering about his origins and biological parents. As he finally musters the courage to start looking for answers, Olivier embarks upon an emotional journey in search for truth.

2022 film by Anissa Bonnefont