Marion COTILLARD wore CHANEL at the « Bigger Than Us » Premiere at the 69th San Sebastian Film Festival – September 18

On the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 69th San Sebastian Film Festival, CHANEL Ambassador Marion Cotillard received the 2021 Donostia Award. Established in 1986, it recognizes outstanding contributions to the film world of great names who will be part of cinema history forever. Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall, Susan Sarandon, Catherine Deneuve, Anthony Hopkins, Anjelica Huston, Robert de Niro, Francis Ford Coppola, Sean Penn, Denzel Washington, Julia Roberts, Dustin Hoffman, Benicio del Toro and Penélope Cruz are amongst the many prestigious recipients.

One of the most international contemporary French actresses greeted around the world since the film “La Vie en Rose” and its multiple awards – from the Oscar to the Cesar, through the Bafta -, Marion Cotillard has worked with the greatest filmmakers, from Christopher Nolan to Jacques Audiard, through Steven Soderbergh, Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, the Dardenne brothers, Arnaud Desplechin and most recently Leos Carax.

Marion COTILLARD, French actress and producer, and CHANEL ambassador, wore a petticoat dress in black silk chiffon with a jeweled belt composed of a silver-gray chain and rhinestones, look 31, from the Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture collection. CHANEL shoes.

368 hours of work were required for the making of this dress.

Double ladder lace on the edge of the flounces of the dress made using a sewing machine dating from 1890.

CHANEL Fine Jewelry: « Coco Crush » earrings in 18K white gold and diamonds, « Coco Crush » rings in 18K white gold, and quilted motif “Coco Crush” ring in 18K white gold and diamonds.

CHANEL “Première Rock” watch in steel and black leather, black-lacquered dial.

CHANEL Makeup

Marion Cotillard’s quote about her Donostia Award :

« I find it quite nice to receive an award without there being a competition. I’ve always found the competition quite curious, even though I participate in it because it’s also the life of a film to receive certain awards sometimes, and every time I received one, it was mostly honoring the film in my opinion. Even if an award that celebrates a career is very bewildering, it makes me very happy to join this group of wonderful actresses and actors who have received it before me. « And it is always a great pleasure for me to come back to Spain. »

Marion Cotillard’s quote about her CHANEL Haute Couture dress :

« I thought it was gorgeous at the Haute Couture show last January, which I was lucky enough to attend, and I immediately wanted to wear it. I’ve had a few missed opportunities so I’m very happy to wear it for this special occasion. I love that it hints at body parts, that it hides them without hiding them completely, that it subtly highlights them, it gives it a mysterious side. I also love the little jeweled belt and that’s what I like so much about this dress: there are things that are hidden, others that are revealed.”