Chanel Helps To Bring Singapore Filmmaker Eric Khoo’s ‘Spirit World’ To Life

The French luxury brand supports the production of Khoo’s new film, starring Catherine Deneuve, continuing its legacy of championing cinema.

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Catherine Deneuve stars in Eric Khoo’s feature film, ‘Spirit World’, supported by Chanel . Khoo’s feature film, which premiered at the 2024 Busan International Film Festival in South Korea this week, boasts a star-studded cast, including French cinema icon Catherine Deneuve, and Japanese stars Yutaka Takenouchi, Masaaki Sakai and Jun Fubuki.follows the journey of the musician Claire Emery who travels to Tokyo and unexpectedly meets the end of her earthly life.

Chanel offered financial backing for the production of Khoo’s film, which was shot in Japan. The French luxury brand’s support foris also reflected on screen: Chanel’s outfits and accessories were loaned to the film’s costume designer Pascaline Chavanne for actress Maiya Goshima’s wardrobe. Chanel’s exquisite jewellery creations were also worn by the film’s lead, Catherine Deneuve.



Japanese actor Yutaka Takenouchi and Catherine Deneuve in ‘Spirit World’ —has close ties to the maison, having previously been the face of the Chanel N°5 fragrance. Deneuve also starred in the 2024 filmIndeed, Chanel has a history of supporting the film industry, which began when founder Coco Chanel designed costumes for MGM films in the 1930s. Chanel will continue to strengthen its ties with Asian cinema.

In November, the maison is partnering with award-winning Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda for a series of talks in Tokyo, featuring special appearances from Chanel ambassador Tilda Swinton. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here.

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