Cruella (2021)
Cruella (2021) is a live-action origin story about the iconic Disney villain, Cruella de Vil, from 101 Dalmatians. Set in 1970s London amid the punk rock revolution, the film follows young Estella (Emma Stone), a clever and ambitious girl with a flair for fashion and a rebellious spirit.
Orphaned and left to survive on the streets, Estella befriends two street thieves, Jasper and Horace, with whom she makes a living through petty crimes.
Estella’s talent catches the eye of the renowned but ruthless fashion designer, Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson), who hires her as a designer.
However, as Estella learns more about the Baroness’s dark side, she adopts the daring persona of “Cruella” to challenge her, leading to a high-stakes rivalry.
As Cruella embraces her darker ambitions, the film explores her transformation into the infamous villain, blending fashion, flair, and drama with a story of revenge and self-discovery.
