The Italian Jewellers.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Bloomsbury Press.

Series:

Masters of Dreams

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

Craft--Europe--21st century.

Craft.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file)

Distribution:

London: Bloomsbury Video. Bloomsbury Publishing. 2022.

Other Title:

Bloomsbury Video Library.

Place of Publication:

French Connection Films. 2001.

Biography/History:

<i>Directors:</i> Guillaume De Ginestel, Eric Elléna, Jane Lipman & Sean O'Sullivan; <i>Co-Producers:</i> French Connection Films, Quasar Multimedia, Current Affairs Hambrook Communication; <i>Partners:</i> The French Film Board (CNC), Media Programme (Europe), Friuli-Venezia Giulia Audiovisual Fund, The South African Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), The Gauteng Film Commission; <i>Broadcasters: </i>Stylia (France, Africa), Vosges Television (France), Sky Arts (Italy), Canal Plus (Poland), DR TV (Denmark); <i>Screenings:</i> George Brown College (Toronto, Canada), GIA (Carlsbad, Californie), GIA (UK), The Goldsmiths' Center (UK), NYC University (New York), St. Clair Capitol Theatre (Chatham, Canada), Royal Ontario Museum (Canada) .

Summary:

Episode 1: The Italian Jewellers Episode 2: The French & Swiss Jewellers Episode 3: The Jewellers of the Americas How are these marvels of diamonds, gold and gemstones that adorn the necks of stars and celebrities, conceived? Who are the designers? Where do they find inspiration? How are these exceptional jewels even made? Go behind-the-scenes with thirteen of the world's most <i>legendary jewellers:</i> experience what goes into the design and creation of their most magnificent jewels, as well as the jewellery's presentation at major events. Gain entry into the studios of the most secretive jewellery houses, watch as negotiations for the most beautiful diamonds unfold, and visit the workshops where experienced craftsmen manipulate metals, bending them every which way to create extraordinary pieces - some worth up to ten million dollars! Accompany a movie star stepping out onto the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, wearing the Marilyn necklace. Attend the Christie's auction of Elizabeth Taylor's most precious jewels. Experience the last-minute preparations of a giant 400-piece exhibition opening in Shanghai, or the showcasing of the new Josephine collection at the Biennale des Antiquaires. .

Credits:

Director, Guillaume De Ginestel, Eric Elléna, Jane Lipman, Sean O'Sullivan.

ISBN:

9781350911840

OCLC:

1356504506

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.