Portrait of Lily-Rose Depp by Valérie Donzelli
French jeweler Chaumet is supporting up-and-coming film talent by giving them a public spotlight.
Continuing its 13-year partnership with the César Academy, Chaumet hosted an event for the 34 young actors nominated for the academy’s Révélations category, premiering a series of photographs capturing these faces. For the occasion, Chaumet held a public event in its salons for the first time, connecting the cinematic community with their audience.
Stars in the making
The Révélations photo project is now a tradition, inviting a prominent director to shoot the nominees in still images and a short film. This year’s collaborator is Valérie Donzelli, who follows 2015’s Mathieu César and 2016’s Sonia Sieff.
Ms. Donzelli’s portraits capture the actors outdoors in moments that appear candid. The film sheds more light on the scene, showing the group playing a game of soccer.
The photographs and film were unveiled at an event at the Salons Chaumet on Jan. 19, with the honorees attending alongside an industry godparent. In addition to the event, the film will be available online as well as screened in more than 400 movie theaters until Jan. 31.
Révélations Chaumet 2017
Chaumet’s salons at its townhouse at 12 Place Vendôme also hosted an event titled “The Diamond, the Star of Cinema,” during which director Nicole Garcia and actress Bérénice Béjo appeared.
Chaumet's "The Diamond, the Star of Cinema" event
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