Combative, Thierry Frémaux has done everything to maintain a physical edition of the Cannes Festival, initially scheduled for May 12 to 23 before the pandemic freezes three-quarters of the planet. After a postponement at the beginning of July, also untenable, the general delegate ended up opting for a new form: an official "virtual" selection. 56 films without the usual categories (competition, out of competition, Un certain regard…) which he unveiled at UGC Normandie on Wednesday evening. 56 works that will accompany the reopening of theaters (June 22 in France) until December. There are well-known names (Wes Anderson, Thomas Vinterberg, Steve McQueen, Maïwenn, François Ozon, Naomi Kawase, Lucas Belvaux), newcomers (Danielle Arbid, Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Emmanuel Mouret) and surprises, in particular in the French contingent, more provided than usual: the comedy authors Laurent Tirard and Bruno Podalydès, the new directors Laurent Lafitte, Nicolas
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