Cannes Festival: Streep Honored, Worker Strike Looms, #MeToo Shadows
May 13, 2024The 77th Cannes Film Festival will commence with a tribute to Meryl Streep and a jury featuring Greta Gerwig among others.
Concerns loom over the event due to a potential worker strike and the exposure of a list naming high-profile industry figures accused of abuse.
The festival is still reeling from #MeToo fallout, with recent accusations at the Cesar Awards against directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon.
Judith Godrèche's short film, linked to the #MeToo movement, will be screened at Cannes, highlighting the ongoing industry reckoning.
Despite challenges, Cannes continues to serve as a vital forum for dialogue on social issues and will honor George Lucas with special awards.
The selection of films includes a French comedy to open the festival and a raw coming-of-age story by Julien Colonna, showcasing a diversity of cinematic works.
A crisis management team is in place at the festival to address any issues arising from the potential worker strike and #MeToo allegations.
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