On April 11, this year again, Thierry Frémaux will organize the major press conference of the Cannes Film Festival at the UGC Normandie in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées.
The announcement of the selection could very well be made elsewhere, the audience of invited journalists never filling this majestic room of 865 seats.
But out of loyalty and for prestige, the invitation launched by the general delegate of the international film festival always bears the address 116 bis, avenue des Champs-Élysées.
The large room, completely renovated in 2019, is worth a look for its graceful curves, its deep blue armchairs and its starry ceiling.
This is perhaps the last time that Thierry Frémaux will speak in this place, popular with film buffs for 90 years.
Because the management of UGC will not be able to continue its operation beyond the spring if it does not obtain a renegotiation - downward - of its rent.
On April 24, the cinema will welcome, with the splendor of evenings of yesteryear, Ryan…
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