$4,356,050 for UNICEF; MONTBLANC’S “SIGNATURE FOR GOOD” INITIATIVE RAISES $4,356,050 USD TO SUPPORT UNICEF’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Montblanc will donate $4,356,050 USD to UNICEF as a result of its record-breaking fundraising efforts from

the Montblanc “Signature for Good” initiative to benefit UNICEF. The check was presented recently during

The Art Basel Miami Beach and was accepted by Caryl M. Stern, President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for

UNICEF at the children’s beach brunch event in South Beach, Miami.

When Montblanc launched its “Signature for Good” initiative in early 2009 to benefit UNICEF’s education and

literacy programs for children around the world, Montblanc had pledged to raise $1.5 million by May 2010.

Eighteen months later, through various global fundraising initiatives, an impressive $4,356,050 has been

The Montblanc event hosted by CEO Lutz Bethge, International UNICEF Ambassador Susan Sarandon,

socialite Barbara Becker and TV personality Louis Aguirre, will emphasize the importance of quality basic

education for all children. Montblanc will invite a local elementary school to join in the daytime festivities

with children from the Miami area enjoying a Montblanc arts & culture program together with the fun of sand

castles, balloons and ice cream.

Montblanc’s ongoing commitment to arts & culture, and its support of numerous cultural programs

internationally, make Art Basel Miami Beach the perfect backdrop for this presentation. For its

global “Signature for Good” initiative, Montblanc developed a unique collection of writing instruments,

jewellery and accessories to help raise funds to support UNICEF in their work to provide a quality education

to all children. $4,356,050 USD total is the final result of Montblanc’s global initiative to benefit UNICEF, which

was raised between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 when the initiative ended.

Louis Aguirre, Baron Segar, Barbara Becker, Lutz Bethge, Susan Sarandon



About MONTBLANC’s cultural commitment: Cultural commitment is an integral part of Montblanc’s brand

philosophy. The culture of writing, which Montblanc has always cherished and promoted, is one of the oldest

achievements of mankind. Nevertheless, many countries nowadays still lack the resources for communicating the most

basic writing and reading skills. Montblanc therefore wishes to take an active role in the international promotion of

Montblanc has supported UNICEF’s education programs for children through its “Sign Up for the Right to Write” and

the “Power to Write” global fundraising initiatives launched in 2004 and 2007 respectively, which have collectively

raised over $1 million USD to benefit UNICEF. In 2009, Montblanc renewed its commitment towards the common goal

of working for children’s right to literacy and education in launching the 2009/2010 “Signature for Good” initiative to

benefit UNICEF, which raised over $4 million USD between June 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010.

MARC ANTHONY WEARS A MONTBLANC WATCH

At multiple events, including the Oscars Academy Awards, Hollywood superstar Marc Anthony has been

wearing his Montblanc 4810 ring, Montblanc 4810 carnivale collection ring, Montblanc Rodeo Drive time walker

Marc Anthony’s was born Marco Antonio Muniz, named after a Mexican singer by the same name. The son

of Puerto Rican immigrants, he was tutored in music and composition by his musician-father, Felipe Muniz.

Growing up among musicians, he realized early that he loved to sing and would use his family’s kitchen table

in Spanish Harlem as a platform, belting out the one song he knew.

Despite his growing fame in the Latin music world, Anthony was relatively unknown in his own country until the

1999 release of Marc Anthony, his first pop CD in English. Fueled by the compelling rhythm of the album’s first

single, “I Need to Know”, the album spent 11 weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100.

Today, with over 8 million albums sold worldwide, Marc Anthony is the top selling Latin music artist of all

time. But his career doesn’t begin and end with his music. Anthony also starred on Broadway in Paul Simon’s

Capeman and on the silver screen with roles in The Substitute, Hackers, and most recently in Man on Fire

with Denzel Washington. And, of course, there are his two marriages. The first, to a former Miss Universe,

Dayanara Torres, ended in divorce and was swiftly followed by his current tabloid-worthy marriage to Jennifer

Lopez. Recently he was included in a top ten list of influential New Yorkers compiled by New York Magazine.

MONTBLANC INTRODUCES “BESPOKE PIECES” FOR ADMIRERS OF THE TRULY UNIQUE

Montblanc is offering a unique service for “bespoke” pieces for all product categories - writing
instruments, watches, and jewellery and leather accessories. From now on, Montblanc clients will be
able to design their very own, individualised Montblanc piece made by the craftsmen of the Montblanc
Artisan Atelier in Hamburg, the Montblanc watches workshops in Le Locle and Villeret, the Montblanc
Leather Manufacture in Florence and the new Montblanc jewellery home at Europeʼs largest Flagship
store in Rue de la Paix in Paris. According to the ownerʼs personal wishes in design and choice of
material, the work is crafted with utmost care and precision and in all respects a masterpiece exercise
in quality. These “one-of-a-kind” pieces may feature special shapes, luxurious jewellery as well as a
personal sense of wit and style reflecting the varied nature of the individual character of their future
owners.

From the very beginning the Montblanc client takes part in the concept development of his personal,
Montblanc luxury good. And, to be able to be part of every stage of this very special experience,
clients may follow every step of the creative process via webcam, completely independent from time
or location. However, for most of these clients the journey to the final results is the most enjoyable
part and they love to personally come to the Montblanc ateliers as often as possible switching off
their blackberries and mobile phones fully indulging in the creative process. It happens that some
clients bring exceptional material that stands for a special personal meaning and that they want the
Montblanc craftsmen to include in their very own “bespoke piece”. This can mean a bunch of stones
or other challenging material for which the Montblanc craftsmen are then creating special solutions
in collaboration with the clients. This extraordinary experience is what these Montblanc clients enjoy
the most and this is why they appreciate this time they spend there and working together with the
Montblanc craftsmen so much.

Moreover, these “bespoke” masterpieces are, in the truest sense of the word, unique and precious
examples of most sophisticated craftsmanship. Possessors of such an unusual work of art have the
guarantee that there will be only one writing instrument, watch or jewellery piece like theirs worldwide.

VAL KILMER WEARS A MONTBLANC WATCH

At multiple events, including the 2010 Montblanc Young Directors Award, Hollywood superstar Val Kilmer has been wearing his Montblanc DLC Chronograph Automatic.

The American actor is most well-known for his roles in the films “Batman Forever”, “Top Gun”, “Heat”, “The Saint” “The Doors” or “Bad Lieutenant”. However, many do not know that he also has a close connection to the theatre. For instance, he was the youngest student to ever be admitted to the renowned Juillard School in New York. Val Kilmer played leading roles in many Shakespeare dramas such as Henry IV, Hamlet, Richard III and Macbeth.

Montblanc DLC Chronograph Automatic

44 mm black DLC-coated stainless steel sports watch, automatic movement with chronograph functions, black dial with luminescent indexes, black alligator-skin strap with triple-folding clasp, water-resistant to 20 bar (200 m).

MONTBLANC SUPPORTS THE YOUNG DIRECTORS PROJECT

For the ninth time in succession, the MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS PROJECT took place as part of the Salzburg Festival 2010. The MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARD is endowed with prize money amounting to €10,000 and the Montblanc Max Reinhardt Pen, which was exclusively designed for this project. 

The theatre project was again sponsored entirely by the International Culture Brand Montblanc. As in previous years, the sale of the Salzburg special edition “Hommage à Max Reinhardt” generated additional sponsorship funds and, once again, allowed a fourth production to be staged.

For this year’s competition, Dr. Thomas Oberender, Artistic Director of the Salzburg Festival, and Martine Dennewald, Curator, selected four young directors and their ensembles from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. The nominees were:

The Swedish-born director Jakop Ahlbom, who has worked in the Netherlands for several years, with INNENSCHAU – a theatre thriller, a journey under the surface of the human psyche into a realm of secret wishes and bizarre fantasies which are revealed in layers during the performance to become more and more visible until the audience are left sitting in the dark – swallowed by the unfathomableness of a strange world.

Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà from Paris with their production NOTRE TERREUR – a play about how the theatre can look at and contemplate the terror of the French Revolution. The play shows the incredible willpower of Robespierre and his fellow members of the revolutionary government in their attempts to reinvent democracy, but also focuses on their desperation at failing in the face of the revolution’s ideals.

Angela Richter from Germany with TOD IN THEBEN, a play written by the Norwegian author Jon Fosse, which comprises the three great tragedies about the rise and fall of King Oedipus, his exile on Colonus and the dire fate of his daughter Antigone in a terse drama of great emotional density. Angela Richter sets this most primeval of family dramas inside a light installation in which the mythical protagonists Oedipus and Antigone appear and make us question our concepts of blame, silence and solitude, and examine what they mean for our contemporary world.

Claude Schmitz from Brussels with MARY MOTHER OF FRANKENSTEIN – a piece about the old dream of creating a human being in our own image. The show presents a living nightmare which narrates the life and works of the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and also references the incredible pace of biotechnology we are witnessing today.

The Young Directors Award 2010 is unanimously given to Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà. With NOTRE TERREUR, the jury values in particular the impressive performance of an accomplished ensemble in which the actors are turned into co-directors and the director himself becomes a primus inter pares. The company has made the story of the French Revolution and its implications for the present accessible for youthful enthusiasm; they show the failure of the highest ideals and the dangers of a dictatorship of the virtuous. The company succeeded with sparse means and in direct contact with the audience, through clever use of the space and increasing dramatic force.

MONTBLANC PRESENTS THE JOHN LENNON EDITION WRITING INSTRUMENT IN DUBAI MALL

This year, Montblanc celebrates the 70th Anniversary of one of the most talented artists ever to write music history. With the launch of the John Lennon Edition Montblanc is ensuring that Lennon´s legend not only lives on in his verse, his music, and his artistic legacy, but in the beauty of a timeless writing instrument. In this masterpiece, Montblanc has captured Lennon´s incredible soul and philosophy.

 John Lennon´s overall vision was to do good for mankind and harness the power of love. With his wife Yoko Ono by his side, the couple became the embodiment of the peace movement and a powerful catalyst for social, ideological and artistic change. Songs like "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance" still resonate in the hearts of fans of all ages.

Hand engraved on the 18 K gold nib is the symbol of peace. At the focal point of the instrument, where the cap meets the barrel, is a silver plaque engraved with John Lennon´s self-portrait - the sketch he scribbled so often in place of a signature - which pays tribute to the memory of the edition´s namesake.

Limited to 1940 pieces, marking the year of Lennon´s birth, the John Lennon Commemoration Edition 1940 boasts a blue tansanit that crowns the guitar-inspired clip in allusion to Lennon´s famous blue glasses. The instrument features a number of symbolic engravings including the release date of the song "Imagine": 02.10.1971, as well as his self-portrait signature. In addition, the rhodium-plated, 18K gold nib bears the sign so often traced in flowers: the peace symbol. The Montblanc John Lennon Edition is available in the Montblanc flagship Boutique in Dubai Mall and all the Montblanc  Boutiques worldwide and in the Middle East.

ABOUT MONTBLANC

Established in 1906, Montblanc has built an unrivalled reputation for precision in design, materials and craftsmanship in jewellery, leather goods, timepieces and writing instruments. The Montblanc logo represents the snow covered peak of Mont Blanc - the highest mountain in Europe. Montblanc today is one of the leading worldwide, diversified luxury brands. For more Information about Montblanc, visit www.montblanc.com

MONTBLANC TAKES THE ART OF WRITING TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE MEISTERSTÜCK MONTBLANC DIAMOND

The Montblanc Meisterstück has been regarded for over 85 years as a timeless icon of design and craftsmanship. Praised for its superior quality, the Meisterstück has become the most famous and sought after writing instrument of our time. Montblanc has now taken its icon product to new heights of beauty and exclusivity with the launch of the Meisterstück Montblanc Diamond.

As if suspended in mid air, the Montblanc Diamond, in its entire splendor, is prominently featured in the dome of the writing instrument. Hand-crafted in the best European tradition, the black precious resin writing instrument is adorned with platinum plated fittings and a handcrafted14K gold nib with a rhodium-plated inlay. The idea behind the new writing instrument was to not alter the shape of the Meisterstück, but to actually enhance the object with the addition of a precious stone, the iconic Montblanc Diamond as well as the style element on the clip ring to enrich the overall design of the instrument.  The distinctive traditional white resin Montblanc star as the Montblanc emblem on the top of the writing instrument now shines as a beautiful diamond.

The Montblanc Diamond which adorns the summit of the Meisterstück Montblanc Diamond Writing Instrument, was first launched in 2006 after eight years of development. Internationally acclaimed for its unique craftsmanship and incredible sparkle, the patented 43 facet stone is masterfully carved into the shape of the Montblanc Star, the brand’s symbol representing the snowy peak of Europe’s highest mountain, the Mont Blanc. Over recent years, the Montblanc Diamond has become a favorite on the red carpet at award ceremonies, premieres and festivals all over the world.

Since its launch in 1924, the Montblanc Meisterstück has become the most famous and sought after writing instrument of our time. Its timeless design and handcrafted attributes have granted the Meisterstück global recognition as a modern design icon. As the epitome of unchanged perfection, assuming its function as the ultimate writing instrument – the Montblanc Meisterstück has become a precious tool for self-expression. The luxurious enhancement of the Meisterstuck Montblanc Diamond Writing Instrument with the iconic Montblanc Diamond increases the uniqueness of this piece and ensures it will become an even greater treasure for those privileged enough to own such a work of art.

The Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond will be available in Montblanc Boutiques worldwide starting from June 2010

MONTBLANC DEDICATES MAX REINHARDT PEN FOR YOUNG DIRECTORS

For the ninth time in succession, the MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS PROJECT took place as part of the Salzburg Festival 2010. The MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARD is endowed with prize money amounting to €10,000 and the Montblanc Max Reinhardt Pen, which was exclusively designed for this project.

The theatre project was again sponsored entirely by the International Culture Brand Montblanc. As in previous years, the sale of the Salzburg special edition “Hommage à Max Reinhardt” generated additional sponsorship funds and, once again, allowed a fourth production to be staged.

For this year’s competition, Dr. Thomas Oberender, Artistic Director of the Salzburg Festival, and Martine Dennewald, Curator, selected four young directors and their ensembles from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. The nominees were:

The Swedish-born director Jakop Ahlbom, who has worked in the Netherlands for several years, with INNENSCHAU – a theatre thriller, a journey under the surface of the human psyche into a realm of secret wishes and bizarre fantasies which are revealed in layers during the performance to become more and more visible until the audience are left sitting in the dark – swallowed by the unfathomableness of a strange world.

Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà from Paris with their production NOTRE TERREUR – a play about how the theatre can look at and contemplate the terror of the French Revolution. The play shows the incredible willpower of Robespierre and his fellow members of the revolutionary government in their attempts to reinvent democracy, but also focuses on their desperation at failing in the face of the revolution’s ideals.

Angela Richter from Germany with TOD IN THEBEN, a play written by the Norwegian author Jon Fosse, which comprises the three great tragedies about the rise and fall of King Oedipus, his exile on Colonus and the dire fate of his daughter Antigone in a terse drama of great emotional density. Angela Richter sets this most primeval of family dramas inside a light installation in which the mythical protagonists Oedipus and Antigone appear and make us question our concepts of blame, silence and solitude, and examine what they mean for our contemporary world.

Claude Schmitz from Brussels with MARY MOTHER OF FRANKENSTEIN – a piece about the old dream of creating a human being in our own image. The show presents a living nightmare which narrates the life and works of the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and also references the incredible pace of biotechnology we are witnessing today.

The Young Directors Award 2010 is unanimously given to Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà. With NOTRE TERREUR, the jury values in particular the impressive performance of an accomplished ensemble in which the actors are turned into co-directors and the director himself becomes a primus inter pares. The company has made the story of the French Revolution and its implications for the present accessible for youthful enthusiasm; they show the failure of the highest ideals and the dangers of a dictatorship of the virtuous. The company succeeded with sparse means and in direct contact with the audience, through clever use of the space and increasing dramatic force.

MONTBLANC INTRODUCES NEW LEATHER COLLECTION- MEISTERSTÜCK ATELIER

Meisterstück Atelier is a new ultraluxe “connoisseur” range of Montblanc Meisterstück fine leather goods - a high end, top-tier line of men’s accessories which are finely crafted from the rarest and most precious materials in the world. The launch of the first two Meisterstück Atelier collections - Meisterstück Atelier Genuine Python in October 2010 and Meisterstück Atelier Genuine Karung in April 2011 - marks the first time Montblanc men’s leather goods have been conceived from the prized snakeskins after which these two lines derive their name and the choice of such exotic materials is apt.

Graphic snakeskin print projects a powerful, masculine allure. And while python is an eternal symbol of ultra-luxury, karung, a water snake-skin, has lately become sought-after due to the distinctive beauty of its mottled markings as well as for its exceptionally soft texture. The “first touch” of a Montblanc leather accessory is also uniquely renowned to evoke, at once, its careful tanning, robustness and workmanship. The Meisterstück Atelier collections are no exception because the feeling of python and karung both convey an inimitable richness as well as a cool, silky-smooth sumptuousness.

Genuinely Reinterpreting a Classic

Montblanc Meisterstück leather goods are modern interpretations of the world-renowned design of Meisterstück writing instruments. Thus each one is produced to conjure the meaning of its namesake and therefore be a meticulously handcrafted “masterpiece” as well as an enduring investment classic to be handed down from generation to generation, just like the original Meisterstück fountain pen. So the exquisite Meisterstück Atelier collections have been masterly crafted at Montblanc’s luxury accessories workshop in Florence by artisans highly skilled at manipulating rare skins with traditional techniques. Each stitch and every fold executed in production has been exacting and purposefully applied to render a sharp, timeless look just as the python and karung appear undyed so as to display the “genuine” pure beauty resonating from their original, vivid patterns, the natural earth toned skins and lustrous glossy finish.

The Statement Pieces

Both Montblanc Meisterstück Atelier Genuine Python and Montblanc Meisterstück Atelier Genuine Karung are four-piece collections. Though conceived for the sophisticated traveller, the sharp cut and

arresting, slim-line look of each item will lend a polished, flamboyance to the best dressed man’s wardrobe no matter what he sports - be it casuals, denim, leather, a business suit or black tie.

The business card holder has four pockets inside plus an outer back pocket. A horizontally designed wallet is complete with six pockets for credit cards and two deeper compartments for bank notes while another pocket conceals a removable case with slim pockets for business and credit cards. Maximizing its spaciousness, the vertical design of the oblong coat wallet incorporates 14 credit card pockets, two deep compartments for bank notes, an additional two pockets and a striking, spacious zipped pocket.

The Notebook is the thinking man’s ultimate travel accessory and, inside, features nine credit card pockets, a writing instrument loop and a refillable pad. It is divided into two sections: “Notes” with ruled, gilt-edged featherweight paper with a feint illustration of a fountain pen is for writing and “Sketches” featuring gilt-edged featherweight paper highlighted with the rendering of a mountain.



This light etching - like the soft gold-plated mother-of-pearl star emblem delicately embossing the Meisterstück Atelier accessories - honors the awe-inspiring range of Europe’s highest mountain - the Mont Blanc massif after which Montblanc is named. Such subtle touches symbolize the virtuosity of Montblanc’s craftsmanship as well as its commitment to producing luxury of the highest standard.

MONTBLANC DEDICATES MAX REINHARDT PEN FOR YOUNG DIRECTORS

For the ninth time in succession, the MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS PROJECT took place as part of the Salzburg Festival 2010. The MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARD is endowed with prize money amounting to €10,000 and the Montblanc Max Reinhardt Pen, which was exclusively designed for this project.

The theatre project was again sponsored entirely by the International Culture Brand Montblanc. As in previous years, the sale of the Salzburg special edition “Hommage à Max Reinhardt” generated additional sponsorship funds and, once again, allowed a fourth production to be staged.

For this year’s competition, Dr. Thomas Oberender, Artistic Director of the Salzburg Festival, and Martine Dennewald, Curator, selected four young directors and their ensembles from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. The nominees were:

The Swedish-born director Jakop Ahlbom, who has worked in the Netherlands for several years, with INNENSCHAU – a theatre thriller, a journey under the surface of the human psyche into a realm of secret wishes and bizarre fantasies which are revealed in layers during the performance to become more and more visible until the audience are left sitting in the dark – swallowed by the unfathomableness of a strange world.

Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà from Paris with their production NOTRE TERREUR – a play about how the theatre can look at and contemplate the terror of the French Revolution. The play shows the incredible willpower of Robespierre and his fellow members of the revolutionary government in their attempts to reinvent democracy, but also focuses on their desperation at failing in the face of the revolution’s ideals.

Angela Richter from Germany with TOD IN THEBEN, a play written by the Norwegian author Jon Fosse, which comprises the three great tragedies about the rise and fall of King Oedipus, his exile on Colonus and the dire fate of his daughter Antigone in a terse drama of great emotional density. Angela Richter sets this most primeval of family dramas inside a light installation in which the mythical protagonists Oedipus and Antigone appear and make us question our concepts of blame, silence and solitude, and examine what they mean for our contemporary world.

Claude Schmitz from Brussels with MARY MOTHER OF FRANKENSTEIN – a piece about the old dream of creating a human being in our own image. The show presents a living nightmare which narrates the life and works of the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and also references the incredible pace of biotechnology we are witnessing today.

The Young Directors Award 2010 is unanimously given to Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà. With NOTRE TERREUR, the jury values in particular the impressive performance of an accomplished ensemble in which the actors are turned into co-directors and the director himself becomes a primus inter pares. The company has made the story of the French Revolution and its implications for the present accessible for youthful enthusiasm; they show the failure of the highest ideals and the dangers of a dictatorship of the virtuous. The company succeeded with sparse means and in direct contact with the audience, through clever use of the space and increasing dramatic force.

MONTBLANC SUPPORTS THE YOUNG DIRECTORS PROJECT

For the ninth time in succession, the MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS PROJECT took place as part of the Salzburg Festival 2010. The MONTBLANC YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARD is endowed with prize money amounting to €10,000 and the Montblanc Max Reinhardt Pen, which was exclusively designed for this project.



The theatre project was again sponsored entirely by the International Culture Brand Montblanc. As in previous years, the sale of the Salzburg special edition “Hommage à Max Reinhardt” generated additional sponsorship funds and, once again, allowed a fourth production to be staged.



For this year’s competition, Dr. Thomas Oberender, Artistic Director of the Salzburg Festival, and Martine Dennewald, Curator, selected four young directors and their ensembles from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. The nominees were:



The Swedish-born director Jakop Ahlbom, who has worked in the Netherlands for several years, with INNENSCHAU – a theatre thriller, a journey under the surface of the human psyche into a realm of secret wishes and bizarre fantasies which are revealed in layers during the performance to become more and more visible until the audience are left sitting in the dark – swallowed by the unfathomableness of a strange world.



Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà from Paris with their production NOTRE TERREUR – a play about how the theatre can look at and contemplate the terror of the French Revolution. The play shows the incredible willpower of Robespierre and his fellow members of the revolutionary government in their attempts to reinvent democracy, but also focuses on their desperation at failing in the face of the revolution’s ideals.



Angela Richter from Germany with TOD IN THEBEN, a play written by the Norwegian author Jon Fosse, which comprises the three great tragedies about the rise and fall of King Oedipus, his exile on Colonus and the dire fate of his daughter Antigone in a terse drama of great emotional density. Angela Richter sets this most primeval of family dramas inside a light installation in which the mythical protagonists Oedipus and Antigone appear and make us question our concepts of blame, silence and solitude, and examine what they mean for our contemporary world.



Claude Schmitz from Brussels with MARY MOTHER OF FRANKENSTEIN – a piece about the old dream of creating a human being in our own image. The show presents a living nightmare which narrates the life and works of the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and also references the incredible pace of biotechnology we are witnessing today.





The Young Directors Award 2010 is unanimously given to Sylvain Creuzevault and his company d’ores et déjà. With NOTRE TERREUR, the jury values in particular the impressive performance of an accomplished ensemble in which the actors are turned into co-directors and the director himself becomes a primus inter pares. The company has made the story of the French Revolution and its implications for the present accessible for youthful enthusiasm; they show the failure of the highest ideals and the dangers of a dictatorship of the virtuous. The company succeeded with sparse means and in direct contact with the audience, through clever use of the space and increasing dramatic force.