Monday 10 November 2014

Canali launches its '200 Steps' Campaign with Michael Douglas




The latest protagonist of our 200 Steps series, live on November 5th, is a man who needs no introduction.

A roll call of Michael Douglas’s many achievements over the last half-century, however, serves as an awe inspiring reminder of the immense caliber of this Oscar-winning actor.

Over the course of his almost 50-year career, Douglas has taken a series of unexpected and distinctive roles that showcase his chameleon-like adaptability and a brilliant capacity to surprise. His status as one of Hollywood’s greatest icons was cemented early on by performances in films like Fatal Attraction, Basic
Instinct, and Wall Street (for which he won an Academy Award in 1987), further reinforced by a number of producer credits including for the 1975 Academy Award-winning classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and 1984’s adventure smash, Romancing the Stone.

“If you really think of your favorite screen actors,” says Douglas, “they bring the camera in rather than them projecting out to the camera.” In his 200 Steps interview, Douglas effortlessly involves the audience in an exploration of his craft through the medium of the entrance, emerging as a series of different characters through a surreal, floating doorway. Encountering a range of imaginary scenarios, he expounds upon acting with inimical style, discussing lies, movies, comedy and the art of doing nothing.

At the heart of canali.com is “200 Steps”, a vibrant series that showcases distinctive men who embody the brand’s sharp and cutting-edge style, each sharing the secrets of his creativity and the steps behind his craft. After all, it’s the details that count in the creation of any masterpiece, much like the thousands of tiny stitches that come together to form a Canali suit.

Every “200 Steps” episode consists of an interview revealing hidden facets of the subject’s personality, as well as an exercise in free association with 10 words that have been selected for their power and permanence, all coming together to create a uniquely personal portrait of each man.

To view the full video, please visit here.









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