By Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior Contributor The Cannes Film Festival was originally due to kick off last night on the French Riviera, but as with many other industry events amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was ultimately canceled.
Still, organizers expect Cannes 2020 to live on in some ways later this summer, notably with a presence at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Cannes President Pierre Lescure paid a visit to France TV Tuesday night, sporting a tux and appearing wistful at not being atop the famous red-carpeted steps, but said Cannes and Venice would “celebrate the relaunch of cinema in theaters” this fall.
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