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CANNES FESTIVAL – After 12 days of cinematic frenzy, Cannes will regain its calm. The closing ceremony of this Saturday, May 25 puts an end to the party and like all other years, this 77th edition of the Festival had its share of moments and strong images between the #MeToo movement, the conflict in Gaza and a special guest on the Red carpet.
In the video at the top of the article, HuffPost has selected for you the ten moments that most marked the Croisette this year.
The committed moments of Cannes 2024
Mistress of ceremonies this year, it was Camille Cottin who was responsible for opening the Festival on May 14 and she took the opportunity to talk about sexual violence in cinema. We only had to wait 51 seconds for the actress to salute the #MeToo movement. “I would like to point out that nocturnal professional meetings in the hotel rooms of all-powerful gentlemen are no longer part of the habits and customs of the Cannes vortex, following the adoption of the me too law and we welcome it ( sic) »specified Camille Cottin.
Judith Godrèche, the actress and screenwriter at the origin of the second #MeToo wave, accompanied her rise to the steps with a strong symbol. On the red carpet of Furiosa: A Mad Max saga On May 15, Judith Godrèche and the film crew placed their hands in front of their mouths, a gesture representing the silence imposed on victims of sexist and sexual violence. The director came to Cannes to present her short film Me too, result of the thousands of victim testimonies she received.
But the #Metoo of cinema was not the only political subject on the Croisette. Three celebrities have decided to publicly show their support for the Palestinians. On May 15, Leïla Bekhti appeared on the red carpet wearing a heart-shaped badge representing a watermelon, a symbol of the resistance of the Palestinian people. The French actress had already expressed her support last November in a video with UNICEF.
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For her part, Cate Blanchett took the steps on May 20 wearing a black, white and green dress which, when combined with the red of the carpet, gives the colors of the flag of Palestine. Even if the actress has not confirmed the symbolism of her gesture, the coincidence is impossible for Internet users. Model Bella Hadid walked on the Croisette this Friday, May 24 with a red and white keffiyeh dress, symbol of the Palestinian cause popularized by Yasser Arafat.
Laura Blajman-Kadar is a survivor of the October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel and wrote the book Believe in life where she writes down this traumatic day. Invited to climb the steps on May 15, Laura Blajman-Kadar wore a yellow dress on which the faces of hostages held by Hamas were printed. She also had a black scarf that read “Bring them home”.
At the Cannes Film Festival: moving moments
The first of three Honorary Palmes d’Or for this edition, Meryl Streep was the guest of honor at the opening ceremony. The American actress received her prize from Juliette Binoche who, in an emotional speech, recalled Meryl Streep’s influence on her and women in general. The main person concerned had tears in her eyes then spoke to thank her agent, her hairdresser and the public. The interpreter of Miranda Priestly will remember her stay in Cannes, 35 years after her previous visit.
This year, the presidency of the Cannes jury was entrusted to the director of barbie Greta Gerwig and she were treated to a surprise during the opening ceremony. Singer Zaho from Sagazan arrived on stage to perform Modern Love by David Bowie. This piece has a special meaning because it is found in Frances Ha by Noa Baumach, a film that put Greta Gerwig in the spotlight. Very touched, the director allowed herself to be transported by the performance of the French artist.
The Cannes Film Festival remains a party above all
On the occasion of the screening of the documentary Olympics! The France of the Games by Mickaël Gamrasni this May 21, the Olympic flame made a detour in its journey to go to the Palais des Festivals. The para-athlete Arnaud Assoumani, the basketball player Iliana Rupert and the former Olympic athletics champion Marie-José Pérec passed the flame from hand to hand under the notes of the Chariots of Fire then those of Eyes of the Tiger.
The film crew A little something extra directed by Artus brightened up the Cannes red carpet this Wednesday, May 22. The actors with disabilities had immense fun on the steps and offered a dance show and a fashion show while wearing a huge smile on their faces.
See you in May 2025 to see the 78th Cannes Film Festival also keeps its promises.
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