Jaeger-LeCoultre opens

Jaeger-LeCoultre opens a retrospective photographic exhibition to mark its 10-year partnership with the Venice International Film Festival

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s affinities with the 7th Art stem from the inherent kinship between two worlds infused with the same creative effervescence, inspired by a longstanding tradition and the absolute quest for excellence. To commemorate a decade of its commitment to cinema and to honour the artists who have made an original mark on contemporary filmmaking, Jaeger-LeCoultre will present a special photographic exhibition on Lido Island during the Venice International Film Festival, from September 2nd to 12th 2015. 

The Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Behind the Scenes Exhibition will give visitors an insight into the filmmaking process of such diverse artists as Takeshi Kitano, Abbas Kiarostami, Agnès Varda, Sylvester Stallone, Mani Ratnam, Al Pacino, Spike Lee, Ettore Scola and James Franco. Each of them has contributed to creating and bringing life to the art of filmmaking and has been rewarded by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award, the annual prize established by Jaeger-LeCoultre in association with the Venice International Film Festival. 

Jaeger-LeCoultre attaches great importance to supporting a unique artistic vision. Daniel Riedo, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, emphasises that “Haute Horlogerie and cinema share common values: both create dreams and a sense of wonder through aesthetic and technical mastery. Jaeger-LeCoultre draws upon the talent of its many artisans to create exceptional watch objects, just as it takes talented writers, directors, actors and technicians to produce a work of filmmaking art. It is all about two worlds infused with creative ingenuity.”

As Alberto Barbera, director of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival points out, “In the 10-year partnership between the Venice International Film Festival and Jaeger-LeCoultre, The Glory to the Filmmaker award has acquired increasingly substantial significance and importance. Above and beyond the official prizes awarded by different juries, the choice of annually celebrating filmmakers appreciated for their personal contribution to the development of film art represents a gesture designed to highlight values and to mark differences. The honour roll of the winners signifies a strong and lasting bond between the artists and the Venice International Film Festival, strengthened by the encouragement of such a prestigious partner as Jaeger-LeCoultre. « 

JAEGER-LECOULTRE AND CINEMA

The Venice Film Festival is not the only major artistic event in which Jaeger-LeCoultre plays a key role. The Manufacture, a leader in precision watchmaking since 1833 and a world reference in creation of fine timepieces, has for a decade been closely associated with the most important cinema festivals around the globe. 

In 2013 Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the Filmmaker in Residence Program in New York as part of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, an initiative that supports New York City filmmakers and their future projects. Since 2011, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been a partner of the Shanghai International Film Festival, and helps protect China’s cinematographic heritage by funding restoration of its movie classics. It is indeed the first private company ever to do so. Committed to supporting filmmaking in all its diversity, Jaeger-LeCoultre is also a proud sponsor of festivals in San Sebastián, Toronto, and Los Angeles. www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award Winners
2007 Takeshi Kitano, Glory to the Filmmaker!
2008 Abbas Kiarostami, Shirin
2008 Agnès Varda, Les Plages d’Agnès
2009 Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables
2010 Mani Ratnam, Raavanan
2011 Al Pacino, Wilde Salomé
2012 Spike Lee, Bad 25
2013 Ettore Scola, Che strano chiamarsi Federico!
2014 James Franco, The Sound and the Fury