Glashütte Original Helps Welcome Stars at the Berlinale

By Adrienne Faurote February 17, 2014

Last week luxury watchmaker Glashütte Original helped welcome Hollywood’s biggest stars at the Berlin International Film Festival. The manufacture, which has been a partner of the Berlinale since 2011, gave guests a reprieve from the red carpet at the Glashütte Original Lounge on the 24th floor of the Kollhoff Tower.

The Glashütte Original Lounge in the “Panoramapunkt” at the top of the Kollhoff Tower boasted an impressive view of the festival, where stars like George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper, Bill Murray, Christian Bale, Tilda Swinton, Ed Norton and Saoirse Ronan hit the red carpet.

080214_c_Ali_Ghandtschi_0291_Press (JPG)_10200 — George Clooney hit the red carpet in Berlin

070214_c_Andreas_Teich_0225_Press (JPG)_10193 — Bradley Cooper was on hand to represent American Hustle

060214_c_Alex_Janetzko_02202_Press (JPG)_10165 — Bill Murray stopped to sign autographs at the Berlinale

080214_c_Richard_Huebner_0343_Press (JPG)_10201 — Clooney poses with the cast of his film Monuments Men

070214_c_Ali_Ghandtschi_0189_Press (JPG)_10187 — Cooper seemed in awe of the crowds as he posed with David O. Russell and Christian Bale

070214_c_Ali_Ghandtschi_0212_Press (JPG)_10190 — Cooper fielded questions about American Hustle

060214_c_Ali_Ghandtschi_0032_Press (JPG)_10170 — Willem Dafoe, Tilda Swinton and Ed Norton were on hand to present Wes Anderson’s new movie The Grand Budapest Hotel

060214_c_Ali_Ghandtschi_0023_Press (JPG)_10169 — The director and cast of The Grand Budapest Hotel

100214_c_Alex_Janetzko_09149_Press (JPG)_10241 — Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Pierce Brosnan and Toni Collette were on hand to present A Long Way Down

120214_©_Richard_Huebner_0852_Press (JPG)_10272 — Jennifer Connelly, Cillian Murphy and Mélanie Laurent were on hand to present their new film Aloft

070214_c_Alex_Janetzko_03168_Press (JPG)_10185 — Forest Whitaker received accolades for his performance in Two Men in Town

The manufacture was present throughout the festival. It sponsored the Berlinale’s new “Retrospective”, which saw classic films screened within a historical context. During the festival, Glashütte Original also awarded the “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship” in support of talented young German directors. The Berlinale, which is in its 64th year, received a record number of visitors.

The watchmaker also teamed up with the Deutsche Kinemathek to present “Him & Her” at the Glashütte Original Lounge. The exhibition showcases unforgettable cinematic couples matched up with exclusive Glashütte Original timepieces for men and women.

Glashütte Original Managing Director Yann Gamard was on hand at the lounge to welcome Dieter Kosslick, Director of the Festival. Kosslick got a demonstration from a watchmaker on site and even tried his hand at the watchmaker’s art.

Reception At Glashuette Original Lounge — Director Ken Loach visited the Glashütte Lounge at the Kollhoff Tower

Ken Loach, winner of the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlinale 2014, also visited the lounge.

Photo credit: ©Jan Windszus/Berlinale 2014, ©Alexander Janetzko/Berlinale 2014, ©Richard Huebner/Berlinale 2014, ©Andreas Teich/Berlinale 2014, ©Ali Ghandtschi/Berlinale 2014 and ©Glashütte Original.