“Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky” twists the worlds of fashion, art, music and society together. It screams about the new-ness inherent in the early 20th century: in music, in fashion, and in people’s relationships. The film depicts the couple’s passionate affair along with what is billed (by the film) as each of their greatest works: Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Sping” or “Le Sacre du Printemps” and Coco Chanel’s iconic fragrance Chanel No. 5. In this day and age where music and fashion are so intertwined the film successfully takes you into the world of 1920’s Paris where this was far from the truth. Coco Chanel is the unlikely patron here, bringing Igor Stravinsky into her world with money, and with that relationship forged, the pair change each other’s art and direction. Continue reading “SFIFF Film Review: “Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky””
