On the sidelines of the Cannes festival, a selection offers the public both a delicious return to the past and an incursion into the future.
Great classics, world premieres, action, big shows, humour... the Cinéma de la plage program promises great moments of the seventh art.
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Every evening at 9.30 p.m., opposite the Majestic, the Macé beach, with free access, is transformed for the duration of the event, from May 17 to 28, into an open-air cinema.
This year, Peter Weir's cult film
The Truman Show,
which inspired the 75th edition for its poster
,
kicks off the festivities.
"Before its release in French theaters on June 15, rediscover this great science fiction film announcing the change of century, with a dantesque Jim Carrey"
points out a press release from the Festival.
Among the other screenings, the 1980s comedy
This Is Spinal Tap (Spinal Tap)
,
the first film by Rob Reiner (
Stand by me
,
When Harry met Sally...)
which will be present on the Cannes beach, is also being shown. honor.
The film featuring a fictional heavy metal band
"has had a huge influence on comedies of the last thirty years,"
in the filmmaker's own words.
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary,
Le Pacte des loups
by Christophe Gans, in its long version restored in 4K, follows suit.
Another prestigious anniversary, that of the fiftieth anniversary of the mythical
Godfather
of Coppola, released in 1972, will plunge festival-goers with delight into the workings of one of the greatest families of the American mafia, the Corleones.
In addition to films from the past, the public will be able to attend the world premiere of the comedy
La Cour des miracles,
signed by directors Carine May and Hakim Zouhan, scheduled for release in theaters next September.
A film about the "first green school" in the Parisian suburbs, with Rachida Brakni, Anaïde Rozam and Gilbert Melki.
“A sweet, delicate and generous comedy”
, according to the festival.
To honor the talent and memory of Christophe, the unforgettable author of
Aline
who died in 2020, the intimate documentary
Christophe... definitively
by Ange Leccia and Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster is also presented in preview.
The evening will continue with a giant karaoke hosted by columnist, actress and disc jockey Aline Afanoukoé.
Finally, the event salutes the actors Gérard Philipe, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth and Jean-Paul Belmondo, who left on September 6, 2021, with the broadcast of the popular success of the 1950s
Fanfan la tulipe
and the earthy
Un Singe respectively.
in winter
.
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The complete program:
The Truman Show
by Peter Weir, Tuesday May 17
This Is Spinal Tap (Spinal Tap)
by Rob Reiner, Wednesday, May 18
Le Pacte des loups (Brotherhood of the Wolf)
by Christophe Gans, Thursday 19 May
East-West
by Régis Wargnier, Friday 20 May
The Godfather
by Francis Ford Coppola, Saturday May 21
A Monkey in Winter
by Henri Verneuil, Sunday May 22
The Court of Miracles
by Carine May and Hakim Zouhani, Monday May 23
Strictly Ballroom (Ballroom Dancing)
by Baz Luhrmann, Tuesday May 24
Christophe… Definitely
by Ange Leccia and Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Wednesday May 25
ET the Extraterrestrial
by Steven Spielberg, Thursday May 26
Fanfan la tulipe
by Christian-Jaque, Friday 27 May
The Last Picture Show
by Peter Bogdanovich, Saturday May 28