On Thursday, Chanel revealed their latest commercial for their new men’s cologne, Bleu de Chanel. Typically, Karl Lagerfeld writes and directs his own shorts, but this time he handed over the job to Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese. And really, is there anybody better?

The short revolves around a young, rebellious actor, played by French actor Gaspard Ulliel, who refuses to conform to expectations. And of course, there’s a woman involved. To only have a 60 second spot, Scorsese knows how to bring the drama.

This isn’t the first time a Hollywood director has crossed over into the fashion world; In 2008, Sofia Coppola directed a film for Dior’s women’s fragrance Miss Dior Cherie. Frank Miller, of Sin City fame, recently directed a 3-D commercial for Gucci starring Evan Rachel Wood.

In 1987, Scorsese directed Michael Jackson’s 16 minute short film for “Bad.” Here’s what Ulliel had to say about working with the famous director:

“Martin Scorsese is a director whom I’ve admired for a long time. I see him as one of the great masters of contemporary filmmaking. Throughout the five days of work, he overflowed with energy and enthusiasm and achieved something that truly stands out from other fragrance commercials.”

Bleu de Chanel – The Film Video

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