Cartier’s new film shows that even though times change, elegance, which is perfectly embodied by iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve, remains intact.
Directed by Guy Ritchie through Soixante Quinze, The Mill Paris was tasked with recreating Deneuve in eight shots at four different periods of her life, each inspired by her filmography. It was an important challenge because Deneuve evokes different memories and emotions in the filmgoing public, which has followed her through her career, soaking up her look, her acting, her facial expressions and her style.
The Mill team was present on the shoot and during the casting in order to find the best body double, with an acting style most resembling Deneuve. The production took inspiration from films including Les Parapluies de Cherbourg and Place Vendôme, and required the artists to combine new technologies like AI with traditional CG techniques. The film, called Tank, concludes with a shot of the real-life Deneuve.
