House of Gucci

The 2021 American biographical crime drama film directed by Ridley Scott, with a screenplay by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna, is based on Sara Gay Forden's book "The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed." The film portrays the relationship between Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) and Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), whose romance evolves into a battle for control over the Italian fashion house Gucci. The cast also includes Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci, Jeremy Irons as Rodolfo Gucci, Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci, and Salma Hayek as Giuseppina "Pina" Auriemma. The narrative spans from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, depicting how Patrizia, an ambitious young woman, marries Maurizio, heir to the family business. Over time, their relationship deteriorates, leading Patrizia to orchestrate Maurizio's assassination, resulting in her arrest and conviction. The film explores themes of betrayal, revenge, the decline of a family dynasty, and the consequences of power lust. It premiered on November 9, 2021, in London and was released theatrically on November 24, 2021, in the United States. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Lady Gaga's performance was highly praised, earning her nominations for the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. The film grossed over $153 million against a budget of $75 million.