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 02
JACKSON YEE: A MOMENT FOR DIALOGUE WITH THE INNER SELF
The Hour Before is the moment before stepping onto the stage that belongs solely to me—a moment for dialogue with my inner self. I slow my breathing, clear my mind, and allow my body to tune into its own internal order, so that everything on stage can unfold with precision.