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Cannes: From 15-Year-Old to Festival Opener
13 May
Summary
- Attended Cannes 15 times, starting at age 15 with a Haneke film.
- Recalls intense red carpet reception and controversial film screening.
- Considers returning to open the festival 20 years later a great fortune.
The festival opener reflects on a two-decade journey with the Cannes Film Festival. Their first experience was at 15, attending a Michael Haneke film, an event marked by the overwhelming attention on the red carpet and a controversial, deeply divided screening.
Having since attended Cannes approximately 15 times for various roles, including in competition and as a jury president, they now return to open the festival. This return, 20 years after their initial visit, is seen as a significant fortune, especially with their current film not being in competition.
The current experience at Cannes is characterized by pleasure rather than the stress and pressure typically associated with the festival, highlighting a full-circle moment in their career.
