Dilraba Dilmurat Voices Marlene Dietrich
Actress Dilraba Dilmurat voices Hollywood star Marlene Dietrich in the animated short film “Christian Dior’s Splendid Christmas,” a French fashion brand holiday project, ko.laodong.vn reported.
The project pairs the actress with a historic designer-muse dynamic, placing her alongside a Mandarin voice cast that includes Deng Wei as Christian Dior, Wang Suran, Li Junrui, Chen Xingxu, and Sun Anke, alongside athlete Gu Ailing as the storyteller, according to ko.laodong.vn.
Set in Paris in 1949, the narrative follows Dietrich calling the designer on Christmas Eve to order a new dress because her latest film changed from black-and-white to color, rendering her previous wardrobe obsolete. Dior and his team then begin sketching a fresh collection, blending holiday folklore with fashion history.
The relationship between Dior and Dietrich reflects real historical ties, as the German-born actress was an early adopter of the French designer’s haute couture. French animation director Sylvain Chomet, known for “The Triplets of Belleville” and “The Illusionist,” directed the project.
Release Schedule and Mandarin Voice Cast
The Mandarin-language version of the animated short is scheduled for release on November 18, 2026. The project serves as both a brand narrative tracing the house’s founding history and a promotional centerpiece for the year-end festive season.
Dilmurat’s vocal performance quickly drew attention across social media platforms after the dubbing cast was unveiled. Some viewers said that her delivery carried a classic tone reminiscent of foreign film narration broadcast on television.
For Dilmurat, who is well known for her television drama roles and frequent appearances at international fashion events, the voice-acting project is her first move away from live-action screen work.
Who Directed the Film and What Is Its Plot?
Who directed Christian Dior’s Splendid Christmas?
French animation director Sylvain Chomet directed the holiday project. He is widely recognized for his work on the feature films “The Triplets of Belleville” and “The Illusionist.”
What is the historical basis for the film’s plot?
The story draws from the real-life relationship between Christian Dior and actress Marlene Dietrich, who was among the earliest celebrities to regularly wear Dior designs after the fashion house gained prominence in post-war Paris.
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