Jaeger-LeCoultre - Partner of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival
"Jaeger-LeCoultre has a long standing connection with the film industry, and a b commitment to supporting and promoting cinematic culture. As a major player in watchmaking history, celebrating its 178th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a true watchmaking legend, respected for upholding watchmaking traditions and maintaining the spirit of invention. A perfect fit in a region with shared regard for tradition and heritage mixed with modernity and the ultimate quest for perfection." said Jerôme Lambert, Chief Executive Officer Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Jaeger-LeCoultre's long-established relations with the film industry are exemplified in its 7 year partnership with the Venice International Film Festival. The brand and the Festival share a common devotion to artistic heritage. The two sides meet each year to praise film and culture, to extol history and time. In recent years, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Venice International Film Festival have been in close cooperation to support and promote the film culture.
In addition to the Venice Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre recently joined forces with the Shanghai International Film Festival, further cementing its position as supporter of the global cinematic industry. Throughout its history, La Grande Maison Jaeger-LeCoultre's affinity has embraced not only the film industry's development and heritage, but also its key characters; gracing the wrists of many famous cinematic faces as well as starring in several projects throughout the years. Hence, its collaboration with prestigious festivals not only provides a platform for Jaeger-LeCoultre to pledge its support to the world of cinema, it also provides an opportunity for Jaeger-LeCoultre to present its most beautiful High Jewellery Collections and most impressive High Complications, on and off the wrist.
A Reverso watch at the Black Pearl Awards
In celebration of the partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre and ADFF, Jaeger-LeCoultre will be actively involved in all the highlights of the event, adorning the stars with its finest creations and presenting a personalized Reverso watch to the winners at the Black Pearl Awards; best actor, best actress, best director (Arabic film) and best director (Narrative). The pieces will feature a lacquered engraving of the ADFF logo handcrafted in accordance with the finest traditions.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Actor Award
In addition to the four prizes at the Black Pearl awards, Jaeger-LeCoultre takes great pleasure at awarding a Glory to the Actor award, in recognition of the actor's contribution to international cinema.