Jaeger-LeCoultre and «The Art of Behind The Scenes»

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Finch & Partners continue their collaboration with the second edition of their exhibition «The Art of Behind The Scenes». The vernissage was held at the Hôtel du Cap (Antibes) on 13th May 2016, coinciding with the annual Cannes Film Festival.

This second edition, curated by photographic expert, John Ingledew, reveals a selection of photographs taken by some of the world’s most  accomplished «on-set» photographers providing an opportunity to celebrate the art of photography and to travel back in to the golden era of  filmmaking with iconic directors and actors. Each photo characterises the universe of this period with images ranging from: Michelangelo Antonioni on the set of Zabriskie Point in 1968, Alfred Hitchcock directing the film Notorious in 1946 and Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits. Many of the images are extremely rare and some have never been exhibited before.

In spirit of the exhibition, Jaeger-LeCoultre will also display a Compass camera created in 1938. This exceptional vintage camera will pay tribute to the legacy of the manufacture with a further series of classic photos captured through its lens in different parts of the world, showcasing those locations, which have since become the backdrop to the iconic movies being exhibited.

May 19, 2016