The screening on the Cote d'Azur this year made it clear that he will not give offense to the weaker sex.
Cate blanchett
Among the nine members of the jury this time, five are ladies, an unprecedented case! And it is headed by the clever and beautiful Cate Blanchett. She is accompanied by actresses Kristen Stewart and Lea Seydoux, director Ava DuVernay and singer Hajj Nin.
Christine Stewart
But among the men who are in the minority, there is our man, director Andrei Zvyagintsev. It is quite a reason for pride: before that, a member of the jury from Russia was invited to Cannes more than 20 years ago. And Zvyagintsev's film "Dislike" last year at the festival won the jury prize. Andrey's company among the judges is his colleagues Denis Villeneuve (author of Blade Runner 2049) and Robert Gedigian, and actor Chang Chen.
Andrey Zvyagintsev
While most of the ladies on the red carpet for the opening ceremony opted for black outfits, this was due to style, not protest as at the Oscars. And yet, the "Harvey Weinstein case" (at the beginning of the year, the American producer was accused of harassment by many famous actresses - approx. Wday.ru) had a strong impact on the Cannes Film Festival.
Lea Seydoux
Even the journalists felt it. This time, not only colorful press materials were put into the festival bags, but also a small memo with … a phone number that can be used by anyone who considers himself a victim of sexual harassment. Everyone laughed, but they kept the memo. Just in case.
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz
The opening film this time was the film "Everybody Knows" by Iranian director Asgar Farhadi, where the spouses Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem played. The couple rarely pamper fans with joint appearances, but this time they did not disappoint. Having walked first along the red carpet together with the film team, they returned to the photographers only together, causing incredible delight.
By the way, another innovation - selfies on the track are officially banned this year! They had not been welcomed before, but this time everything is serious. According to the festival director Thierry Fremaud: filming yourself is traumatic! Well, to check if the stars agree with him, it will be possible soon in their social networks.
Director Martin Scorsese was the guest of honor at the opening ceremony. He took the stage and declared the 71st Cannes Festival open. However, he invited Cate Blanchett to support him. Sherche la femme, the French say. Search a woman. But here it will be more accurate to say - beware.
Kristen Stewart
Julianne Moore
Penelope Cruz
Victoria Bonya
Virginie Ledoyen
Lea Seydoux
Isabelle Adjani
Chiara Mastroiani
Georgia May Jagger
Candice Swanepoel
Chloe Sevigny
Lena Lenina
Hofit Golan
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