Jaeger-LeCoultre at the opening ceremony of the 73rd Venice International Film Festival

Dubai, UAE, September 6, 2016:   Official partner of the Film Festival for over a decade, Jaeger-LeCoultre reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging and celebrating filmmaking at the opening ceremony that took place at Palazzo del Cinema in Venice last night.
 
Jaeger-LeCoultre, gathered close friends of the Brand to celebrate cinema. Throughout the evening guests were humbled and thoughtful about Italy's recent tragedy.
 
The world premiere of Damien Chazelle's film La La Land, opened the festival, receiving a standing ovation.
 

Jaeger-LeCoultre Ambassador Zhao Wei looked radiant wearing a precious Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage Jewellery watch in white gold.
Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Daniel Riedo walked the Red Carpet alongside Italian actress Cristiana Capotondi who was wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Réedition model.
Actress Ella Purnell accessorized her ravishing look with a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Cordonnet watch.
 

Sonia Bergamasco, godmother of the 73rd Venice International Film Festival, chose a Jaeger-LeCoultre Duoplan Cocktail watch.
Nelly Karim was spotted with a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Cordonnet Duetto.
Moon So-ri was wearing a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre High Jewellery watch in white gold.
 

Gemma Arterton was wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin watch and Chiara Mastroianni a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Lady model.
Damien Chazelle, the Director of La La Land film screened on the opening night, chose to wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon watch.
 

JAEGER-LECOULTRE AND CINEMA
 
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s affinity with the 7th Art is all about two worlds infused with the same creative effervescence, inspired from a longstanding tradition and the absolute quest of excellence. 
Jaeger-LeCoultre gives a particular support to those who daily contribute to create and bring life to the art of filmmaking, and attaches great importance to the preservation of its heritage. 
 
Official partner of the Venice International Film Festival for over a decade, Jaeger-LeCoultre confers each year the Glory to the Filmmaker Award to a filmmaker chosen by the director of the festival.  
Since April 2013, as part of the actions of the "Film Society of Lincoln Center" in New York, Jaeger-LeCoultre has launched the Filmmaker in Residence Program, 
an initiative which supports a filmmaker in the realization of his future projects. 
On the occasion of the Shanghai International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre works to protect the Chinese cinematographic heritage by funding the restoration of old movies.
 
Also sponsor of the film festival of San Sebastian, Jaeger-LeCoultre is committed to supporting the cinema in all its diversity by standing behind the camera, alongside the artists.