It has been a long time since the most important film festival in the world has been the scene of major controversies. The issue is usually resolved with a few medium-sized headlines and a few fallow editions.
As for the critical complaints about the winners of the Palme d'Or, few have been staged once the collective trauma of 25 years ago was overcome. The new edition of Cannes promises a competition worthy of its high moments (Coppola, Cronenberg and Schrader against new and controversial filmmakers) Many remember what was probably the most tense moment in the history of the festival . Nobody is counting on the scandal in Cannes anymore. It may be objected that, paradoxically, movies are not what is talked about most at a film festival, while other topics – such as the progress of business, the world political situation or the haute couture brands worn by the stars – are more succulent to talk about. But at the closing gala things were put back into place, although not in the expected way.