Iconic actor John Turturro – known for his nuanced portrayals and deep understanding of character – has announced a new collaborative film with Italian powerhouse Zegna.

Called ‘A Family Thread’, it offers a glimpse into Turturro’s intimate two-day journey with the maison. In the film, which is directed by Boramy Viguier, Turturro visits Zegna’s birthplace, Trivero. Discovering both the family villa and the archives of founder Ermenegildo Zegna.
For Turturro, the experience was deeply personal, evoking memories of his Italian grandparents who immigrated to the United States and the enduring influence of their legacy. “A job well done helps illuminate who you are, and you shouldn’t confuse success with excellence,” he reflects.
As Turturro navigates the founder’s office in the film – left as it was, a shrine to vision and discipline – he discovers the extraordinary journey of the Vellus Aureum.
This fine Merino wool, sourced from Australia and transformed into fabrics as sublime as poetry, represents Zegna’s ability to transcend fashion. It is storytelling rendered in thread, legacy woven into the seams of every garment.
The film captures not just the garments but the rituals they inspire. On the second day, as Turturro readies himself for the unveiling of Zegna’s Winter 2025 collection in Milan, we see a man in dialogue with his own traditions.
“Some rituals are passed down,” he muses, “some are rewritten to reflect our own singularity.” Draped in Zegna’s latest Vellus Aureum collection, he embodies this philosophy – a seamless blend of heritage and individuality.