Pirelli Calendar 2017 by Peter Lindbergh Gala Dinner

On November 29, 2016, the 2017 Pirelli Calendar was unveiled at a gala dinner at the Cité du Cinéma in Saint Denis, which is one of Europe’s most important film studios. The calendar was shot by renowned German photographer Peter Lindbergh, who had previously collaborated with Pirelli.

Uma Thurman;Nicole Kidman;Peter Lindbergh
Uma Thurman;Nicole Kidman;Peter Lindbergh

 

The gala was attended by many of Lindbergh’s famous inspirations, including Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman and Helen Mirren.

Anastasia Ignatova;Marco Tronchetti Provera;Helen Mirren;Afef Jnifen;Nicole Kidman;Peter Lindbergh
Anastasia Ignatova;Marco Tronchetti Provera;Helen Mirren;Afef Jnifen;Nicole Kidman;Peter Lindbergh

 

The 44th edition of the Pirelli calendar is titled “Emotional,” and it’s about so much more than capturing the true beauty of women. As Lindbergh puts it, “I thought it was important to remind everyone that there is a different beauty, more real and truthful and not manipulated by commercial or any other interests; a beauty which speaks about individuality, courage to be yourself and your own private sensibility.”

robin_wright
Robin Wright

 

The series featured 15 iconic women who have played an important role in Lindbergh’s life. Even though the calendar images were mostly of actresses, he included Anastasia Ignatova, professor of Political Theory at Moscow State University of International Relations, to stay true to his concept.

The featured actresses were Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlotte Rampling, Léa Seydoux, Uma Thurman, Alicia Vikander, Kate Winslet, Robin Wright and Zhang Ziyi.

Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman

 

The 40 captivating images were taken at five different locations –Berlin, Los Angeles, New York, London and France — at studios and open-air sets, which contributed to the depth and sincerity of the images.

Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore