Zulu by Jérôme Salle, co-written by Julien Rappeneau, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Caryl Ferey, which was awarded the Grand prix de littérature policière, France’s most prestigious literary prize for crime fiction, in 2008(Ed. Gallimard – Collection Série Noire 2008): in a South Africa still haunted by apartheid, two policemen hunt down the murderer of a young teenager. From the Townships of Cape Town to the luxurious coastal villas, this investigation will turn the lives of both men upside down and force them to confront their inner demons.
Inspired by the wristwatches supplied to American soldiers during the First World War, the Khaki Field Titanium, with its resolutely sporty and contemporary appearance, is worn by Forest Whitaker throughout the film. Hamilton is the exclusive watch-making partner of the film Zulu.
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium
Dimensions of the case: 42 mm
Material: Titanium
Colour of the dial: Black
Strap: Black fabric
Movement: Automatic
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 10 bars (100 m)
Known for their innovative design, Hamilton watches have been captivating the best cinema designers in the world for more than sixty years.
The brand works on a continual basis with film directors, propmasters, costume designers and technicians to produce models to suit the actors and the scripts perfectly. In order create pieces with exceptional design and function, Hamilton draws inspiration from cinema. The brand also develops watches with specific functions aiming to meet film production requirements.
Thanks to this long, tight-knit collaboration between Hamilton and the film industry, the brand is aware of the fact that sets, costumes, and scripts, to mention just a few factors, are some of the many ingredients required in order for a film to be a success. Recognising the huge achievements produced by talented professionals and their individual impact on the film industry, Hamilton has created the “Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards”, which honours the essential and exceptionally creative work that goes on behind the scenes. The award ceremony takes place in Los Angeles every year and additionally has also been held in China for the past two years.
