Power failure on the film festival weekend: Cannes is in the dark!

Power failure on the film festival weekend: Cannes is in the dark!

On the final weekend of the renowned film festival in Cannes, which attracts numerous visitors and celebrities every year, a large -scale power failure has hit the city. According to the electricity network operator RTE, around 160,000 households in Cannes and the surrounding municipalities are affected by this incident. While the exact cause of the failure is previously unknown, the recovery work is already underway in order to restore the power supply as soon as possible. This is also confirmed by the festival press office.

Nevertheless, the company in the festival palace continues largely normally because it has its own independent power supply. However, the confusion and inconvenience that the power failure brings with it are noticeable. The film screenings in the “Cineum”, a multiplex cinema that is outside the city center, are particularly affected by the interruptions. Here the ideas were temporarily exposed to the power failure.

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The festival organization has assured that the award ceremony of the film festival can take place on Saturday evening as planned. The board members and those responsible on site are working to keep the effects of the power failure under control. BNN reports that despite the misfortune, the glamorous final evening will continue to be the focus.

However, the situation raises questions about the infrastructure and the security precautions at one of the most important film festivals in the world. In view of the high number of visitors, a power failure could not only affect the event, but also reduce the experience for the guests. The Tagesspiegel emphasizes that such unexpected incidents present these types of major events.

Despite the difficulties, the mood remains optimistic. The film industry has already mastered many challenges, and this will probably be survived soon. It is crucial that those responsible determine the cause of the power failure and take appropriate measures to avoid future incidents. Additional information about the developments are expected in the course of the weekend.