The Conformist

08.03.2015

words by VICTORIA BARTLETT / interview by MONROWE

film directed by BERNADO BERTOLUCCI

MONROWE speaks with British-born designer and stylist, Victoria Bartlett, to discuss the film which has inspired her the most.

What is your favorite film reference?

Bartlett: The Conformist by Bernado Bertolucci (1970).

What about it inspires you?

Bartlett: It’s a heavy story-line distilled by its stylisation. Dominique Sanda is one of my favorite actresses and is so stylish in this movie. She portrayed the duality of a male/female aesthetic in a 1930’s interpretation. I feel that Chloë Sevigny referenced her own look from Sanda.

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Stills from The Conformist (1970) by Bernardo Bertolucci