Monaco Life Editor Cassandra Tanti was at the Princess Grace Theatre on Thursday night where she spoke to Hollywood superstar Jodie Foster about the film ‘Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché’, which was being screened at the initiative of Pink Ribbon Monaco.
For nine years, Pink Ribbon Monaco has been instrumental in promoting breast cancer awareness in the Principality. This year they raised the bar with a two day event that started with the screening of a documentary narrated by actress, director and producer Jodie Foster, who was also present to take questions and lead a public discussion after the film.
“I am here to support director and producer Pamela Green,” Jodie Foster told Monaco Life. “She came to talk to me about Alice Guy-Blaché who I had never heard of in my entire life, which is kind of extraordinary as I have been in the movie industry for a long time. So I was totally blown away and inspired by the story and wanted to see it as much as anybody else.”
President and founder of Pink Ribbon Monaco Natasha Frost-Savio with film director Pamela Green. Photo: Monaco Life, all rights reserved
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Gui-Blachéand tells the story of the first female film director who, after making more than 1,000 films, faded from the public eye and, to a large part, from history.
The screening was attended by Prince Albert II of Monaco who presented Pink Ribbon of Monaco Awards to both Jodie Foster and Pamela Green.
Princess Grace Theatre screening. Photo: Monaco Life, all rights reserved
The Metropole Hotel Monte Carlo, a partner of the association, will follow up by hosting the first ever Pink Ribbon Awards ceremony tonight as part of a gala dinner.
The evening will celebrate those who have worked with and supported women who have suffered from this terrible disease and will also raise funds for the Princess Grace Hospital and patients at the Senology Centre. The hotel will exceptionally be bathed in pink light for the event.
Natasha Frost-Savio, the organisation’s founder, has been educating women and raising awareness about the importance of breast screening and prevention since 2011. She has worked tirelessly to turn Pink Ribbon Monaco from a once-yearly walk with a few hundred participants to an event marked by thousands of walkers, as well as putting together campaigns year-round to keep the word out there.
Read Monaco Life on Monday for the full interview with Jodie Foster and Pamela Green.
Written by Stephanie Horsman and Cassandra Tanti
Alain Ducasse restaurants join two-for-one deal in Monaco
Two of Monaco’s finest restaurants, Louis XV and Ômer at the Hotel de Paris, are offering incredible deals this month as part of the ‘Tous au restaurant’ campaign, giving diners an opportunity to feast like a king for half the price.
The campaign was initiated by Alain Ducasse 10 years ago and this year involves more than 140 restaurants in the PACA region and Monaco alone, with thousands more taking part across the country.
The aim is to give people a unique opportunity to “discover, or rediscover, the diversity, vitality and creativity of the tables de France”.
For 15 days, diners can experience starred restaurants, contemporary bistros and lively eateries with the same promise: “Your guest is our guest”. The chefs of each establishment compose a special menu and the second person dines for free.
In Monaco, Alain Ducasse’s three-Michelin starred restaurant Louis XV is proposing a set four-course menu for only 165€, including dishes such as fresh langoustines with almonds, pomegranate and ginger, and wild duck breast with figs, sorrel and nuts. Unfortunately, Monaco Life has been informed that the Louis XV ‘Tous au restaurant‘ is fully booked.
Alain Ducasse’s second restaurant, Ômer, is also participating in the campaign and there are still reservations available. Situated on the garden level of the new Rotonde wing of the Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo, the restaurant’s chefs Patrick Laine and Alain Ducasse present a menu that embodies the rich diversity of Mediterranean influences. The ‘Tous au restaurant’ offering comprises mezzes, main, dessert and beverage for two people priced at only 55€. Normal menus at Ômer range from 130€ to 1,500€.
The ‘Tous au restaurant’ campaign has been a huge success, with more than 250,000 online bookings at 1,750 participating restaurants in 2018.
This year, the organisers have upped the ante, bringing together more than 2,000 participating restaurants in an effort to accommodate even more people, all over France.
The wildly popular Pass’Sport Culture programme was such a summer hit, the government has decided bring it back for Monaco’s young people to enjoy during the upcoming half term break.
The Department of National Education, Youth and Sports-run series for residents and school children of the Principality between the ages of 11 and 25 offers a vast array of activities that suit every schedule and preference.
Whether it is trying a hand at scuba diving, climbing, fencing, circus performing, muay thai, bowling or parkour and free-running, or attempting more intellectual pursuits such as learning about archaeology or trying to get out of an escape room, there really is something for everyone.
Young people can book on their own or with friends, and each adventure is tailor-made to make new discoveries, meet new people and create new memories.
Pass’Sport Cutlure registration is now open for the Toussaint break and requires a €20 fee, which makes the child or young person a member and entitles them to access all activities. Space are limited, so early enrolment is recommended.
Monaco’s Nautical Society Rowing team is ending the season on a high with two gold medal wins at the French Championship Sprint.
The first race was held on Lake Gérardmer last weekend in the Vosges region, where Geatan Delhon and Vincent Noirot put on an excellent performance and won the top in the final where their time of 1’30”50 was more than enough to breeze past rival teams from Corbeil and Belbeuf.
This duo is the same that worked together so well at the Mediterranean Beach Games in Patras, Greece earlier this summer, and clearly the hard work and dedication paid off.
Coach Daniel Fauché agreed, saying: “They had a good season and did a good job.”
Bernard Fasanelli and Julien Hardi ran a double handi and secured the gold for the criterium sprint with a time of 2’28”36.
Teammates Paul Mosser and Ludovic Dubuis came in a respectable 6th, citing poor weather conditions and being a bit slow off the mark.
Junior women’s competitors Gaïa Umbra Chiavini, Amanda Tello-Adam, Julianne Lepra and Chloé Philibert placed 7th, “a great performance” according to their coach.
In Cassis, Monaco sent 25 athletes for the Regatta where junior boys came in 1st and 2nd, and junior girls took the silver.
Written by Stephanie Horsman
Monaco Better World Forum presents awards during UN Global Climate Summit
To celebrate the United Nations Global Climate Summit 2019, the Monaco Better World Forum has hosted a full day of conference, high level meetings, the screening of Jean-Michel Cousteau’s movie Wonders of the Seas 3D narrated by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and its annual gala with proceeds to support Ocean Futures Society and Green Cross Foundations.
Chief Raoni Metuktire, Prince Albert of Monaco’s daughter Jazmine Grimaldi, music producer Jerry Wonda, actress Kiera Chaplin, Jean-Michel and Simon Stiell, Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment, Forestry, Fisheries of Grenada, were among the guests who attended the gala dinner on Sunday September 22nd in New York City at the Westin Hotel Grand Central. Granada was this year’s ‘country of honour’.
During the event, the Monaco Better World Forum awarded Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment, Forestry, Fisheries of Grenada Simon Stiell with the Best Commitment award; Best Achievement wen to Andrew Forrest, Chairman Minderoo Foundation; Chief Raoni, a prominent figure of the Amazon Rainforest was awarded Best Commitment; the posthulous Best Achievement award went to Kofi Annan in the presence of Kojo Annan; and Joby Weeks, CEO Zero Waste Group, received the Best Renewable energy reward.
The Monaco Better World Forum was founded by Manuel Collas de La Roche in 2015, and is a global platform of thought leaders and influencers committed to innovating the traditional thinking and standard approaches to humanitarian action, business innovation and environmental security.
Previous award winners and attendees include Prince Albert II of Monaco, Sharon Stone, Forest Whitaker, Wim Wenders, Jean Michel Cousteau, Mary J. Blige, Akon and Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
Brooks Brothers and Ferretti Group host cocktail during MYS
While some of the biggest yachts in the world were showing off their glitz and glam at the Monaco Yacht Show last week, Brooks Brothers was showcasing its latest collection during a cocktail reception, in partnership with Ferretti Group.
Guests enjoying the cocktail reception at Brooks Brothers Monaco
Brooks Brothers is America’s oldest apparel brand best known for its timeless classic elegance and for the unique distinction of outfitting 40 out of 45 US presidents. The cocktail on Friday 27th September was held at the Monaco Yacht Club store in cooperation with Ferretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and sale of motor yachts and pleasure vessels, with its brands Wally, Ferretti Yachts, Itama, Riva, Mochi Craft, CRN, and Custom Line.
Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis, CEO Brooks Brothers Monaco, and HRH Prince Serge de Jugoslavie
“We are proud to cooperate for the fifth year in a row with Ferretti Group in the Principality of Monaco, to celebrate the MYS 2019,” said Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis, Managing Director of Brooks Brothers Monaco.
Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis, Merel and Yianis Christodoulou
The Brooks Brothers store opened its doors during the inauguration of the Yacht Club of Monaco in 2014.
Sophia and Elya Tsouvelekakis
“We are excited to present the Brooks Brothers new fall/winter collection to our guests and loyal clients here, at YCM, the perfect setting for shopping not only for yacht club members but also for Monaco’s residents and visitors,” added Mr. Tsouvelekakis.
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