THE PROGRAMME
REFLECTING ON THE HOUR BEFORE PEAK EXPERIENCES
Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new series of short documentaries offering a rare glimpse into a community of personalities’ careers and behind-the-scenes moments of preparation, anticipation, and the quiet intensity that precedes greatness.
From the anticipation of a life-changing casting to the silence before the curtain rises, from solitary training before breaking a record to the creative spark that gives birth to a song, “The Hour Before” captures these rare, intimate moments of introspection and preparation.
Through each episode, La Grande Maison reveals them in a new light – sincere, unguarded, almost vulnerable – opening the door to the stories that have shaped their destiny.
THE TALENTS
IN DIALOGUE WITH EXCELLENCE
Just as in watchmaking, excellence in cinema, sport, music, or any other discipline is born of passion, perseverance, and an enduring pursuit of perfection.
The Ambassadors and Friends of the Maison specially curated for this series perfectly embody these values. Their achievements are the visible reward of countless unseen hours of commitment and discipline.
In these moments, their style emerges naturally – authentic and understated, mirroring the sincerity of the hours that shaped them. Whether on stage, on screen, or in the studio, they appear with elegance and simplicity, allowing their true character and talent to shine.
EPISODE 01
NICHOLAS HOULT: ABOUT STILLNESS AND BEING PRESENT
For me, The Hour Before is about stillness and being present…It's about calming my brain and myself so, hopefully, I’m overcome by an intense focus and don’t feel overwhelmed by the moment. It's a quietness where I know I've done the work and the preparation so that I can be still and present in the moment.
THE SELECTION
What's next
The story continues
