Cannes Film Festival canceled due to coronavirus
The International Cannes Film Festival, which was scheduled to take place from 12 to 23 May 2020, will not take place. This announcement was published by the organizers on the official website of the most prestigious European movie forum. "During the global health crisis, our thoughts are turned to the victims of the COVID-19 virus, and we express our solidarity with all those who are fighting this disease Today we made the following decision: The Cannes Festival cannot be held on the scheduled dates from May 12 to May 23. Several options for its holding are being considered, the main one of which is a simple postponement until the end of June - early July 2020. As soon as the situation in France and outside of it will allow us to assess the possibilities, we will communicate our decision, which will be adopted in consultation with the French government, the City of Cannes, as well as the Festival Council, participants, movie industry professionals and all partners. In the meantime, the Festival de Cannes provides full support to those who call on everyone to respect the general prohibition and ask for solidarity in these difficult times. See you soon, "the appeal says. The Topic of Article: Cannes Film Festival canceled due to coronavirus. |
