PARIS – Sean Penn and Wes Anderson will be among heavy hitters vying for the Cannes Film Festival’s top award in July, when the cinema showcase is hoping international stars will be able to mingle at parties on the French riviera again.
Organisers of the world’s biggest film festival said on Thursday they were confident of being able to host dinners and beach screenings alongside the main competition as some COVID-19 measures are lifted in France.
Usually held in May, the extravaganza was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, and will run between July 6 and 17 this year. While there will be no “kissing at the top of the red carpet”, restrictions should no…
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