The climb of the steps of Saturday, May 21
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He had won the Palme d'or in 2017 for his film
The Square
.
Five years later, the Swedish director Ruben Östlund returns to the official competition with a biting film, the most ambitious to date, shot aboard a legendary liner: the "Christina O.", by Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
Highly anticipated film, many personalities have made the trip, this Saturday, May 21, to attend its screening.
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Among them, Sandrine Kiberlain, who distinguished herself in an off-white and oversized three-piece set, adorned with an elegant necklace set with diamonds.
The actress, who presents the film
Chronicle of a temporary affair
by Emmanuel Mouret in the Cannes Première category, was accompanied by the latter, and by Vincent Macaigne, his on-screen partner.
“I really wanted to meet Emmanuel, that we work together”, she was enthusiastic about the filmmaker.
And to add: “It was an obvious meeting”.
For his part, Emmanuel Mouret, very moved, was able to boast of being on the red carpet, a moment that he was "not used to living", and said he was very impressed.
International stars
A little earlier, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy had appeared in a long, purple dress, like a babydoll, refined and close to the body.
Her outfit was dotted with rhinestones, and topped with a necklace of stones in the same tones.
Also in the photographers' flash was Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu, star of the Netflix series
Emily in Paris
, looking radiant in a black leather skirt and crop-top ensemble.
Finally, it was up to the performers of the film
Triangle of Sadness
to step onto the
red carpet
, all smiles, under the sun of the Croisette.
Among them the three key roles, made up of the American Woody Harrelson, nominated for the Oscar for best actor in 1997 for his role in
Larry Flynt
, the South African actress Charlbi Dean, all dressed in pink, and the British Harris Dickinson (The King's Man).
“I am very honored to be here and to present this project of which I am so proud,” said the latter before striking a pose on the steps of the Palais des Festivals.
The film crew ended up entering the screening room to a round of applause, welcomed, in particular, by actor Ethan Hawke and filmmaker Florian Zeller.
“I saw all these films, confided the latter.
Ruben Östlund is a director I admire.
It's always a privilege to see these films whose aesthetics and signature I love”.