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• Publié par: ebovogyc
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PRESS RELEASE

THE 2007 PIRELLI CALENDAR

A BED AND FIVE STORIES

London, November 16, 2006

– The eagerly awaited 2007 edition of the Pirelli

Calendar will be presented tonight to the press, guests, and collectors from around the

world at

Battersea Evolution Park

in

London

.

The stars of this edition are five of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and beloved

actresses:

Sophia Loren

,

Penelope Cruz

,

Hilary Swank

,

Naomi Watts

and daring

newcomer

Lou Doillon

, photographed by the Dutch duo

Inez Van Lamsweerde

and

Vinoodh Matadin

in

California

.

The unique 2007 calendar marks a turning point: the glamour that characterized past

editions is absent. There has been a return to the simplicity of the film sets, stories and

photography of the early sixties (reminiscent of the films of Pier Paolo Pasolini and

Michelangelo Antonioni): the personality of the person prevails over the environment

in a plain, unadorned setting.

Simple, spontaneous images portray five women. These profound, secret stories reveal

the most private and hidden soul of the protagonists. The resolute and proud

personalities of the actresses overwhelmingly emerge in the bareness of the

environment. One bed, five protagonists, and five stories appear in a calendar that

challenges fads, breaks with convention, and delves into the psyches of the women.

Intellectual, psychological, and artistic are the adjectives that best describe this edition.

“We are in a room with just a bed and sheet. We wanted to make it as personal and

intimate as possible, as if we were shooting pictures with friends,” said Inez. This

completely new way of portraying the actresses sharply contrasts with the usual

images of the five superstars appearing in the media – from the red carpet of film

premieres to glossy glamour magazine photos and snapshots taken by the paparazzi.

The 2007 calendar is a powerful combination of simple, eclectic images that explore

the female personality in depth. Inez, a great portraitist, immediately establishes a

feeling with the stars and puts them at ease. From one woman to another, she tries to

capture the hidden and most intense aspects of the protagonists. Thus, Penelope

appears “sanguine and sensual”, Hilary is “a pure, sporty, natural American beauty”,

Lou is “elegant and cool”, Naomi is “sleek and sophisticated, representing British

perfection”, and Sophia Loren is “a superstar and legend”.

Twenty-six incredibly powerful black and white photographs are the result. The light,

composition, and atmosphere of the simple, candid shots have everything one would

expect from two great international photographers such as Inez and Vinoodh.