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Season 1 – Cristóbal Balenciaga

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The life and legacy of the Guetaria-born fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.

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Cristóbal Balenciaga — Season 1

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 02/09/2024
Balenciaga (Alberto San Juan) is dedicated to elegance. The show operates in a similar way: refinement in the period detail and production values shines through. Any scandals come with subtle reflection. Go to Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 02/02/2024
3/5
As a story, the drama strives for the sophisticated simplicity of his designs but it dresses itself in a narrative straitjacket... Go to Full Review Victoria Moss London Evening Standard 01/23/2024
4/5
As a study in the changing politics and times of the Twentieth century it's riveting; as a biopic of a man perhaps lost in the annals of time to the brand identity of his name, a timely, much-needed revelation. Go to Full Review Dónal Lynch Sunday Independent (Ireland) 02/05/2024
If you loved Halston this will float your boat. Go to Full Review Martín Fernández Cruz La Nación (Argentina) 01/25/2024
4/5
Each of the six episodes that make up this series goes from macro to micro; each one begins with a portrait of the vast world of fashion and then focuses on the individual torments of its protagonist. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine 01/23/2024
8/10
'Cristóbal Balenciaga' does not limit itself to paying tribute to fashion; rather, it offers a comprehensive, multifaceted view of a man's evolution over time. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Edward L @Glyndower Sep 3 Another interesting biopic of a member of that most selfish and self-obsessed group, 'fashion designers' of whom the worst was the fascist collaborator Coco Chanel. She comes off better in this than in the 'Dior' biopic series but she remains someone who should have been prosecuted for her involvement with supporting the German occupation of Paris. Balenciaga comes over, like Dior, as a coward who seeks only to protect his business but the series is definitely worth watching. See more Lucas G @Floral_emissions 02/23/2024 This is high quality television. The show not only shows the man and his life, it perfectly portraits the historical moments and most importantly, his art and his creative work. It is a chic show with beautiful outfits, but it is also a lot more. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gemma Whelan

Prudence Glynn

Belén Cuesta

Fabiola de Mora y Aragón

Alberto San Juan

Cristóbal Balenciaga

Thomas Coumans

Wladzio d'Attainville

Adam Quintero

Ramón Esparza

Josean Bengoetxea

Nicolás Bizkarrondo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2024 Una cuestión de estilo In Paris in 1937, after a successful career in Spain, Cristóbal Balenciaga and his partners present his first Parisian haute couture collection; however, the beginnings are more difficult than expected. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2024 La ocupación In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open; a period of hostile and dangerous atmosphere. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2024 Un rival para Balenciaga After the war ends, Cristóbal Balenciaga is established as one of the kings of Parisian haute couture; but his position is questioned by the unexpected arrival of a new designer, Christian Dior. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2024 Copias Balenciaga faces personal demons and his style is redefined with semi-fitted dresses and the new midi line; poor reproductions of his designs provoke an argument with his partner, Bizkarrondo. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 16, 2024 Vistiendo a una reina In 1960, Maison Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Fabiola de Mora y Aragón, the future queen of Belgium; however, his privacy is compromised when sketches of the dress are leaked. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 23, 2024 Yo soy Balenciaga At the end of the '60s, Cristóbal achieves his peak stylistic level; but haute couture is starting to suffer due to competition from prêt-à-porter and the decline in the quality of fabrics, which negatively affects sales. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, Jose-Mari Goenaga
Network
Disney+
Genre
Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date
Jan 19, 2024