The film '100 Years - The Movie You Will Never See', starring actor John Malkovich and directed by Robert Rodriguez was inspired by the century of careful craftsmanship and patience it takes to create each decanter of cognac.
To ensure that '100 Years' remains secure until its official premiere on November 18, 2115, a century from now, the film was placed in a custom made safe, featuring bulletproof glass and a revolutionary timer that records the time and date and counts down one hundred years. Upon the closing of the safe, the door will not open until the one hundred year countdown is complete on November 18, 2115. The first luxury safe box in the world that cannot be opened with a code or a key, the safe will open automatically regardless of access to a power source, further guaranteeing that there is no way that the film can be accessed before 2115.
One thousand guests from around the world received an exclusive invitation to give to their descendants to attend the premiere of '100 Years', on November 18, 2115, at the House of Louis XIII in Cognac, France.
"The cognac is a testament to the mastery of time and we sought to create a proactive piece of art that explores the dynamic relationship of the past, the present, and the future," said Ludovic du Plessis, global executive director for Louis XIII Cognac. "Four generations of cellar masters put a lifetime of passion into a bottle, yet they will never taste the resulting masterpiece. We are thrilled that this talented actor and creative filmmaker were inspired to join us on this artistic endeavour."
John Malkovich developed an original screenplay for '100 Years'. Styled by costume designer Nina Proctor, Shuya Chang was cast as his on-screen partner and the two journey through an unknown future, achieved by innovative set design and extensive CGI effects.
Three teasers have been produced that explore hypothetical visions of what Earth might be like in one hundred years. Each teaser begins with the same dialogue and incorporates the actors, but each presents a different future. One imagines the Earth one hundred years from now overtaken by nature. In 2115, Earth has been devastated by chemical warfare, and nature has taken over.
Another imagines a dark world ruled by technology, after extra-terrestrial exploration when Earth became ultra-urbanized and technologically advanced and the third teaser imagines that humanoid robots have taken control of the Earth and humans have to run to escape. They engage viewers to question which vision is closest to tomorrow's reality. In addition, a short trailer will provide a brief glimpse into the making of and content from the completed '100 Years'.
For more information, go to www.louisxiii-cognac.com.
