A biopic series of the Basque designer Cristóbal Balenciaga will be the first Spanish production of Disney+

A series about the Basque designer Cristóbal Balenciaga’s life will be the first Spanish Disney+ production. It will be directed by José Mari Goenaga, Jon Garaño, and Aitor Arregi, who have already worked together on films such as La Trinchera Infinita, Handia y Loreak, and who are also the creators along with Lourdes Iglesias. It will be produced by Moriarti Produkzioak and Irusoin.

‟This series sets a mark in the ambitious path of the original Disney+ production in our country. Cristóbal Balenciaga is a local icon which exceeded borders; a symbol of talent and technique, and this is our commitment: to produce unique stories, with the imprint of our best creators and producers, capable of speaking to viewers from all over the world,” said Sofía Fábregas, VP of Original Production for Disney+ in Spain.