Hamilton Watches to Close the Cannes Film Festival with Zulu by Jerome Salle

Hamilton Watches to Close the Cannes Film Festival with Zulu by Jerome Salle

CANNES, France, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Hamilton, pioneering Swiss watch brand with a long history in aviation and cinema, has
partnered with the French film Zulu by Jerome Salle, to be screened on Sunday 26th May to
close the Cannes Film Festival.

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    Despite having directed the films Largo Winch and Anthony Zimmer, it is Jerome Salle's
first time in Cannes and a return visit to Cannes for the great Forest Whitaker, alongside
Orlando Bloom. Hamilton has signed a new and major collaboration with Zulu, in keeping
with the captivating relationship the company has had with the film industry for over 60
years.

    Distributed by Pathe France (also responsible for international sales), the film was
co-produced by Eskwad, Pathe, Lobster Tree and M6 Films, with the help of Canal+, Cine+,
M6 and W9.

    Synopsis

    Zulu by Jerome Salle, co-written by Julien Rappeneau, is an adaptation of the
wonderful novel of the same name by Caryl Ferey, which was awarded the Grand prix de
litterature policiere, France's most prestigious literary prize for crime fiction, in
2008(Ed. Gallimard - Collection Serie Noire 2008): in a South Africa still haunted by
apartheid, two policemen hunt down the murderer of a young teenager. From the Townships of
Cape Town to the luxurious coastal villas, this investigation will turn the lives of both
men upside down and force them to confront their inner demons.

    Although Zulu is a French film, it was nonetheless filmed in English and starred
Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Ghost Dog) and Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the
Caribbean).

    Inspired by the wristwatches supplied to American soldiers during the First World War,
the Khaki Field Titanium, with its resolutely sporty and contemporary appearance, is worn
by Forest Whitaker throughout the film. Hamilton is the exclusive watch-making partner of
the film Zulu.

    Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium

         
        Dimensions of the case     42 mm
        Material                   Titanium
        Colour of the dial         Black
        Strap                      Black fabric
        Movement                   Automatic
        Crystal                    Sapphire
        Water resistance           10 bars (100 m)

    Hamilton was established in 1892 in Lancaster, in the state of Pennsylvania in the
United States. Today its watches combine the American spirit with the unequalled accuracy
of the latest Swiss movements and technologies.

    Known for their innovative design, Hamilton watches have been captivating the best
cinema designers in the world for more than sixty years. Their shape, their materials and
their distinctive design have earned the timepieces roles in all kinds of films ranging
from action films (Die Hard, Ocean's Eleven, Predators, Abduction), to science-fiction
films (Men in Black, Independence Day, 2001 : Space Odyssey), as well as comedies
(Killers, Get Smart, You've Got Mail, Blue Hawaii) and dramas (A Beautiful Mind, The Good
German).

    The brand works on a continual basis with film directors, propmasters, costume
designers and technicians to produce models to suit the actors and the scripts perfectly.
In order create pieces with exceptional design and function, Hamilton draws inspiration
from cinema. The brand also develops watches with specific functions aiming to meet film
production requirements.

    Thanks to this long, tight-knit collaboration between Hamilton and the film industry,
the brand is aware of the fact that sets, costumes, and scripts, to mention just a few
factors, are some of the many ingredients required in order for a film to be a success.
Recognising the huge achievements produced by talented professionals and their individual
impact on the film industry, Hamilton has created the "Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards",
which honours the essential and exceptionally creative work that goes on behind the
scenes. The award ceremony takes place in Los Angeles every year and additionally has also
been held in China for the past two years.

       
        Press contacts Festival de Cannes:

        With L.A. Communication,
        Claire Contamine PR & Strategies - PR/Image and Reputation
        Tel.: +33-6-10-93-03-92
        ccontamine@yahoo.fr

        L.A. COMMUNICATION - Consulting/Event/Studio
        Adele WISS
        Tel. +33-6-61-61-96-10
        adele@la-event.fr

        Press contacts - Hamilton International Ltd.
        Fabienne Bozec
        Tel. +41-32-343-38-68
        fabienne.bozec@hamiltonwatch.com

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