Cannes, May 11th 2016 – All eyes are on Cannes for the next fortnight as the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar opens its doors from May 11th to the 22nd during the 69th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival. Celebrating 25 years as Official Wine Supplier of the Festival, the family company Baron Philippe de Rothschild is proud to present the renewed design of the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar, carefully conceived with the collaboration of the rising star of French decorative arts Mathias Kiss. Located on the most influential spot of La Croisette, on the rooftop of the Palais des Festivals, the new space welcomes the world of cinema in a casual yet stylish atmosphere where “the French Art of Living” will be savored with a glass of the new limited edition of Mouton Cadet wine.
MOUTON CADET WINE BAR OPENING COCKTAIL
On Thursday May 12th, the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar is placing the art of hospitality at the center of all discussions during its opening cocktail, in the presence of artistic director Mathias Kiss. From 6:30 pm until 9:30pm, the venue will officially disclose its wine menu and the most beautiful view of the Festival, during the music concerts of two talented artists: soloist Laurent Korcia and songwriter-singer Juliette Armanet.
THE MOUTON CADET WINE BAR: THE MEETING PLACE OF THE CINEMA WORLD
At the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar, celebrities and great names of the film industry are invited to enjoy a cozy and intimate atmosphere during press junkets, private meetings and official awards.
An international array of films have chosen the most inspired venue, the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar atop the Palais des Festivals, for their interviews and media appointments, such as:
- Canadian director Xavier Dolan, who makes his return to the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar, with the press junket of his newest film “It’s only the end of the world,” with French actors Marion Cotillard, Gaspard Ulliel, Lea Seydoux and Vincent Cassel
- American director Michael O’Shea, for his film “Transfiguration”
- French director Nicole Garcia, for her film “Mal de Pierres” (from the land of the moon) with Marion Cotillard for her second selection at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, and co-starts Alex Brendemühl and Louis Garrel
Among the awaited cinema industry appointments, the jury of L’Œil d’Or Prize, rewarding the best documentary in competition at the Festival, will meet at the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar. The jury is chaired this year by Italian film director Gianfranco Rosi.
This year, the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar will also host the prestigious Angénieux Prize, which pays tribute to English director of photography, Peter Suschitsky, a regular collaborator of Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg.
The Festival has not finished disclosing its secrets and programming as many meetings and press junkets will unfold during the Festival. The best is yet to come!
THE EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Exclusive events are also programmed at the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar, including Eva Longoria’s traditional gala charity ball, The Global Gift Initiative, in favor of The Global Gift Foundation & The Eva Longoria Foundation. The philanthropist actress has announced, for the third year in a row, an intimate dinner, followed by an auction sale to support the achievements of her foundations.
The Mouton Cadet Wine Bar will also welcome “A Shaded View of Fashion Film” (ASVOFF), the international film festival on fashion created by American fashion icon Diane Pernet. Creativity will be the keyword of the evening as it will feature film screening and original live music with the performance of composer Pete Drungle on archive images from Gaumont film studio.
The Mouton Cadet limited edition 2016 Cannes will be part of the entire program, being served at the venue as well as in many exclusive events and official dinners of the Festival. Decorated with taste and cinema glamour as an elegant tribute to the Film Festival, the collector item, available in red, white and rosé, will also be distributed in selected countries around the world.
THE 2016 MOUTON CADET WINE BAR: A UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR A UNIQUE PLACE
In addition to this rich cultural program, the precious rooftop features a unique design translating Mouton Cadet signature – a sophisticated mix between French taste and international pioneering culture. Palm Springs modern architecture and French Art Deco design both inspired the artistic director Mathias Kiss to create a new Mouton Cadet Wine Bar for the 2016 Cannes International Film Festival.
The walls are covered with large size mirrors that reflect the outstanding panorama offered on the 6th floor terrace, opened on one side by the historical port of Cannes and on La Croisette on the other. The ceiling is covered with light bulbs and neon lights as a reminiscence to the impressive hall of stars of the Palais des Festivals and Hollywood film premieres.
By day, a discreet atmosphere prevails thanks to the juxtaposition of intimate salons, where attendees can enjoy the rooftop lounge in privacy. By night, the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar will put on its best suit for an elegant and cocktail party ambiance.
The exquisitely designed space will offer a cozy, and intimate place to relax from the craze of the Festival that celebrities and wine lovers, alike, are sure to enjoy during their visit to the Mouton Cadet Wine Bar.
ABOUT MOUTON CADET
Produced by the family-owned French company Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Mouton Cadet was created in 1930 and has remained true to its origins whilst evolving into what has now become the world’s leading brand of Bordeaux AOC wines. Sold in 150 countries around the world, Mouton Cadet has been associated since its creation with exclusive and prestigious events, including the Cannes International Film Festival since 1992. Mouton Cadet is now involved in golf as Official Supplier to the European Tour and to the 2016 & 2018 Ryder Cups.
