
Rising Above is a signature content franchise created by Longines and the Longines Global Champions Tour, exploring the shared values of excellence, elegance, and endurance that define both show jumping and fine watchmaking.
Each season unveils a new dimension of mastery - from human perseverance to the artistry behind timeless creation.
Following the success of the debut season, Rising Above: The Art of Time presented by Longines turns its gaze from personal triumphs to the deeper artistry of mastery.
Through eight cinematic portraits, the series captures those who dedicate their lives to perfecting a craft - riders, grooms, farriers, designers, tailors, and photographers - revealing how patience, precision, and purpose unite them all in their pursuit of excellence.
Every story is a meditation on what it means to create something lasting - where skill becomes art, and time becomes the ultimate muse.

Rising Above: The Art of Time unfolds through eight cinematic chapters, each spotlighting a master of their craft and the timeless values that unite equestrian sport with the world of fine creation.
EPISODE 1: Masterful Design – with Uliano Vezzani, Course Designer
A symphony of creativity and precision, where every obstacle reflects imagination, balance, and courage - artistry built with intent by one of show jumping’s most visionary course architects.
EPISODE 2: Eternal Moments – with Stefano Grasso, Photographer
Capturing the fleeting heartbeat of perfection, where time and emotion converge in a single frame - revealing how one image can turn a moment into eternity.
EPISODE 3: Made with Care – with Madelene Nord, Master Groom
Behind every victory lies quiet devotion. Through tireless attention and care, the groom’s unseen artistry transforms preparation into perfection.
EPISODE 4: The Beauty of Motion – with Max Kühner, Rider
A portrait of harmony between horse and rider - rhythm, balance, and trust in perfect synchrony, where movement becomes poetry and precision becomes art.
EPISODE 5: Built Over Time – with Max Kühner & His Young Horse
Patience becomes progress in this study of partnership - a reflection on how greatness is built slowly, purposefully, and with unwavering trust.
EPISODE 6: Crafted for Permanence – with Peter Schalkhammer, Master Farrier
Tradition meets endurance at the forge, where molten metal takes form under steady hands - shaping strength, beauty, and durability meant to last.
EPISODE 7: Timeless Style – with Dani Benus, Master Tailor
Elegance expressed through craftsmanship. Each stitch, seam, and silhouette reflects individuality, refinement, and an enduring sense of style that transcends time.
EPISODE 8: Manifesto – featuring all protagonists
A cinematic finale uniting every story - from the forge to the arena, from the atelier to the lens - declaring that true mastery is never rushed, but refined through time, care, and purpose.

The Art of Time invites viewers to reflect on what defines true excellence - not the fleeting moment of victory, but the journey of devotion that shapes it.
From artisans of tradition to athletes of precision, these are the masters who transform their craft into legacy.
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