With Contained in the Dream, the primary ever docufilm of its type, Bulgari shares a world of wonders – revealing the secrets and techniques and fascination behind the creation of its excessive jewelry creations.

Produced by Terminal 9 Studios and directed by rising expertise Matthieu Menu, Contained in the Dream follows Jewelry Artistic Director of Bulgari, Lucia Silvestri, on a gem-hunting mission from Rome to Jaipur, in India, and thru all the varied design and manufacturing processes earlier than, finally, the excessive jewelry items are launched at a stunning red-carpet occasion in Venice. Following the worldwide premiere of the docufilm on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant, it’s now obtainable on prime channels in over 100 international locations. 

For anybody who has ever questioned how a excessive jewelry assortment comes collectively, Contained in the Dream supplies an unprecedented perception look behind the scenes. 

The story of how an 18-year-old Lucia Silvestri put her biology research on maintain for a brief secretarial job at Bulgari and went on to develop into a protégé of Paulo Bulgari, accompanying him on journeys to unique components of the world searching for flawless gem stones, is known in jewelry circles. Greater than 4 a long time have handed, and Lucia’s eyes proceed to gentle up like glowing inexperienced sapphires every time she talks about her work – nonetheless commonly packing her baggage to journey to the far corners of the globe. 

“No, I’ve by no means regarded again,” she admitted a number of years in the past in an interview with Status, as her gaze wandered over a set of sketches, jewelry items and sumptuous gem stones positioned out in new designs on the ‘gems desk’ in entrance of her. A brand new cargo of stones had simply arrived, and Lucia was notably excited that day, already anticipating her subsequent creation. “After I contact the stones and really feel the vitality emanating from them, take a look at their vibrant colors… I instinctively know what to do with them. The gem stones present me with inspiration,” she mentioned. 

Her ardour for gem stones and the craft of jewellery-making was evident as she effortlessly slipped on one necklace and bracelet after one other whereas speaking in regards to the ardour behind the creation of each Bulgari excessive jewelry piece. “Artistic. Up to date. Female. Timeless. Iconic.” Every phrase was punctuated by pointing to or taking a look at a distinct instance on the desk earlier than pausing, a smile lighting up her face as she exclaimed,, “Unmistakably Bulgari!” in conclusion. 

Working carefully with a workforce of designers who produce the sketches as soon as the gem stones have been specified by completely different designs, after which with the craftsmen at Bulgari’s excessive jewelry workshop on the outskirts of Rome to meticulously produce the jewelry items, Lucia’s personal atelier is on the coronary heart of all of it. Solely on very uncommon events would members of the press or purchasers get a glimpse of the place all of it begins – and this was such an event. 

Lucia enthusiastically guides us to an adjoining room, which on the time was being fitted out and the place she and her gems desk had been relocating to. Behind her future desk, a big wall was already virtually completely coated with rows upon rows of images chronicling her travels around the globe; attending glamorous red-carpet occasions with a bevy of celebrities and VIPs, sources of inspiration, experiences, press clippings and different memorable moments. Little doubt, she may fill a e book with all these recollections. “A e book?” she contemplated the query for a second. “Who is aware of, possibly at some point.”

Within the meantime, Contained in the Dream presents a uncommon perception into her world, chronicling her journey to Rajasthan searching for the rarest of gem stones. It’s a journey from superb gem stones to valuable masterpieces that will ultimately discover their means into the fingers of collectors and, if we’re fortunate sufficient, make a crimson carpet look alongside the best way. 

From the seek for valuable gems in Jaipur, to the conception of distinctive items in Bulgari’s headquarter in Rome, via the masterful artisanal manufacturing at Bulgari’s workshop, a secret location the place probably the most unique jewels are craftd, every stage of the journey is documented in Contained in the Dream, uncovering the distinctive abilities and expertise that come into play within the quest for surprise. 

The final word function of those distinctive jewels, nevertheless, is to be worn. And that is the place the story of Contained in the Dream turns into intertwined with the life of 5 extraordinary girls – all of whom are longtime pals of the Roman jeweller: American actress Zendaya, Italian digital entrepreneur and vogue icon Chiara Ferragni, BLACKPINK singer Lalisa (aka LISA), supermodel Lily Aldridge, and US-based Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas. They make up a stellar forged of multifaceted girls, with completely different backgrounds, tales, and abilities, united by intimate, private and provoking ties, in addition to by the identical love for magnificence and breathtaking jewelry. 

One among these beautiful creations is the Serpenti Hypnotic Emerald necklace, that includes a staggering 93.83-carat Colombian cabochon-cut emerald, with its sinuous physique preciously set with diamonds and emeralds. As the primary individual ever to put on the magnificent masterpiece, Zendaya made a mesmerising arrival on the crimson carpet of the 78th Venice Worldwide Movie Pageant, unveiling to the world the breathtaking results of a year-long journey.