Cannes Festival Palme d’Or. (Drawing) – Antonin THUILLIER / AFP
In an article with an evocative title “Cannes festival will not take place “, Point said this Saturday that the games were made: the 2020 edition of the world’s largest film festival would not take place … even if the decision should not be officially taken until April 15, for an official announcement the next day.
The magazine quotes an (anonymous) member of the board of directors: “It will be very difficult if not impossible to select films from China, Korea, Iran, Italy and probably around fifty country, knowing that the actors and directors will not be able to travel. Showing films in a 2,000-seat theater will not be authorized and the slightest alert will worry festival-goers. ”
The demonstration, which is to take place from 12 to 23 May, is studying the development of the national and international situation with attention and lucidity in consultation with the @villecannes and @LeCNC. When the time comes, they will take a decision together around mid-April.
– Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) March 14, 2020
A decision in mid-April
The article also mentions a potential postponement, rather than a cancellation, when many festivals are already planned for the fall (Deauville, Venice, Toronto, New York…) Allegations that the Cannes Festival has swept aside tweet: “Despite some sensational titles there is nothing new about the festival.” Before adding: “The demonstration to be held from May 12 to 23 is studying with attention and lucidity the evolution of the national and international situation in consultation with the City of Cannes and the CNC. They will make a decision together when the time comes, around mid-April. “
The situation has not changed since President Pierre Lescure’s statement, who hoped for a peak in late March and a more breathable month of April: “But we’re not oblivious,” explains Pierre Lescure. If not, we will cancel. “
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