One of the world’s most famous designers is getting the biopic treatment. Disney+ has been preparing ‘Balenciaga’ for some time now, the provisional title that this series will have, of which we already have a first image. With her, the announcement that will be Albert Saint John (‘Sentimental’, for example) its protagonist.
Thus, the actor will lead a production whose filming has started in Spain and France. A total of 90 sets in which we will review the life of a man who, through his talent, dared to challenge his social status as the son of a seamstress and a fisherman.
San Juan will be under the orders of Jose Mari Goegana, Jon Garaño and Aitor Arregiresponsible for, among others, ‘Handia’ and ‘La trench infinite’, who join forces with Lourdes Iglesias to unravel the life of this well-known designer. In the words of the protagonist:
“PParticipating in this project is a luxury: for the character, for the scripts, for the directors and for the team in general. It is a challenge for everyone. As always, but a little more. It’s almost like shooting three movies in four months, in several languages and with a gap of several decades between the beginning and the end. In short: a joy!”
filming begins
From Disney + they assure that they are putting all the meat on the grill with this series, which will feature Bina Daigeler (‘Mulán’) as a costume designer and Pepo Ruiz Dorado directing a department that will recreate Balenciaga’s designs.
The series will also span several decades: from the Civil War to the 1970s. Filming will last around 18 weeks in different locations in the Basque Country, Navarra, Madrid, Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse.
“Balenciaga” (working title) tells the story of a man who, through his natural talent, perseverance and business acumen, dared to challenge his social status as the son of a seamstress and a fisherman, becoming one of the most relevant for all time. The series is a portrait of the search for identity in the face of adversity and the challenge of social conventions over the years. Obsessed with finding his own style among the voices that judged his work and with the loneliness that comes with being an artist, the public will witness the constant deconstruction and reconstruction of the great losses of this master: his life partner, his mother and his country.
