The edition of the famous Pirelli 2017 calendar came with all this year: several renowned Hollywood actresses were selected for none other than german fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh, who also works with film and music.
For those unfamiliar, the Pirelli Calendar has been an annual publication since 1964, and generally brings together renowned photographers and great icons of fashion and the film scene, often represented in the most stunning landscapes on the planet, or simply within a studio.
- This year.
- The calendar brought an unusual proposal: highlight the natural beauty of actresses.
- Show reality.
- Wrinkles.
- Imperfections.
- Expressions.
- Time marks.
- The passage of the years that affect every human being.
“At a time when the media and everywhere present women as ambassadors of perfection and beauty, I thought it would be important to remind everyone that there is a different, more real and authentic beauty, and not manipulated by advertising or anything else. . A beauty that speaks of individuality, of the courage to be who you are and of sensitivity. The current system, based on consumption, offers a unique kind of beauty, too linked to the idea of youth and perfection. But this idea of beauty Don’t you have anything to do with reality and women?.
The photo shoots took place between May and June last year, in Berlin, Los Angeles, New York, London and on the French beach le Touquet. The calendar consists of 40 images, between portraits and environments with the least possible touch-up (light and contrast only).
The selection made by the photographer was revealed late last year in Paris, and stars Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren, Uma Thurman, Lupita Nyong?Or, Alicia Vikander, Robin Wright, Julianne Moore, Rooney Mara, Jessica Chastain. , Charlotte Rampling, Zhang Ziyi, Léa Seydoux, as well as the special participation of Anastasia Ignatova, professor of political theory in Moscow, Russia. Only the big names in the global film industry. We’ve separated some photos so you can see them:
Peter also said shooting was a statement of love for all the photographs: “It’s a love song for women that I really know and really love, without exception. I wanted to marry all the women on this calendar at some point in my life. “I just didn’t have the courage to ask them if they wanted to!?
For more calendar photos or behind-the-scenes photos, visit the official Pirelli Calendar website.