Dogwoof has boarded international sales for “Thom Browne: The Man Who Fell to Earth,” the first feature documentary about the fashion designer. Dogwoof will present the film to buyers in Cannes this month.
“Thom Browne: The Man Who Fell to Earth,” a working title, marks Dogwoof’s third collaboration with director Reiner Holzemer and producer Aminata Sambe following 2016’s “Dries,” an intimate portrait of the fashion designer Dries Van Noten, and 2019’s “Martin Margiela: In His Own Words,” about one of the most revolutionary and influential fashion designers of his time.
“Thom Browne: The Man Who Fell to Earth” follows the ascent to fashion stardom of Browne, whose career is based on the unconventional single concept of the tailored gray suit. His fashion line has garnered A-list collaborators and fans on the way such as Michelle Obama, Billie Eilish, Zendaya, Cardi B and David Bowie, who famously wore Browne’s well-known “shrunken gray suit” for his last-ever photoshoot.
Currently in production, the documentary features exclusive access to Browne’s personal archives and collection, with new interviews from Whoopi Goldberg, Diane Keaton, Ayo Edebiri, Janet Jackson and more. The film is co-produced by Art & Vibes.
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Dogwoof CEO Anna Godas said: “Thom Browne has become a huge global name in fashion; we’re looking forward to collaborating with Reiner and Aminata for the third time on yet another stunning portrait from couture’s finest. They’re truly the best team to craft this intimate and stunning portrait of the notoriously private designer.”
Holzemer and Sambe added, “We are happy to have had access to Thom Browne’s life and world. Mr. Browne’s work has activated cultural change by challenging the established notions of how men and women are expected to dress. He truly is an extraordinary designer transcending the pure idea of fashion.”
Reiner also directed “Lars Eidinger – To Be or Not to Be” (2023), “Anton Corbijn – Most Wanted” (2014), “Juergen Teller – Photographer” (2011) and “William Eggleston – Photographer” (2008).
