We uncovered Hennessy’s first multi-generational story about father-son explorers, The Piccards.
Auguste was the first to reach the stratosphere. His son, Jacques, was the first to reach the ocean’s deepest point.
Auguste was the first to reach the stratosphere. His son, Jacques, was the first to reach the ocean’s deepest point.
The film, directed by Daniel Wolfe, reimagined their incredible feats as one continuous upward journey.
But at the heart of it was a human story of ambition spanning two generations.
HE PASSED ON TO ME A SENSE OF CURIOSITY, BELIEF IN FREE WILL AND CONFIDENCE IN THE FACE OF THE UNKNOWN.
Bertrand Piccard
Jacques’ son, August’s grandson and third generation explorer and first man to complete a nonstop balloon flight around the world.
Bertrand Piccard
Jacques’ son, August’s grandson and third generation explorer and first man to complete a nonstop balloon flight around the world.
The Piccards film won five Gold Lions in Film Craft. For an in-depth look at how it was all made, watch a behind-the-scenes film put together by The Mill.
Hennessy brand ambassador and hip-hop icon, Nas, narrated the cutdown versions of the film.
