Villa of Ministers 2025: When the evenings of the Cannes festival make festive politics!
You might think, on behalf of « Villa of Ministers », that it is a summer annex of the government for overworked ministers seeking an excuse to extend their lunch break. But don't be confused: here, the only crisis to deal with is that of choosing between a Caipirinha cocktail or a fresh Limoncello. For its third edition, the Villa of Ministers has set up a few steps from the Palais des Festivals in a green setting of 2,500 m2. From 14 to 21 May 2025, there were no fewer than 16 exclusive events that lit up the days and illuminated the nights of the 78th Cannes Festival. Under the impetus of Yves de Roquemaurel and Elena Sokhoshko, this place has become a must-see, between sharp professional meetings and memorable festivals. On the programme, a festive tour of the world of cinema: The festivities began on May 14 with the Condor Distribution Grill & Pool Party, launching this week with a wealth of events. Afro Cannes followed from 15 to 19 May with conferences and round tables on cinema, including Aaron Thomas (creator of the S.W.A.T. series), Frédéric Chau and Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Suits). The Glasgow International Film Festival, in the presence of Martin Petrov, founder of the event, also marked the spirits with its warm and international atmosphere. Among the major events around the films in the official selection of the festival: The dinner of May 17 for the film Le Rire et le Couteau by Pedro Pinho, selection Un Certain Regard, with the remarkable presence of actress Cleo Diara (prize of interpretation), the rea
Last Night in Cannes 17 May – Cannes Film Festival 2025
The 17th of May in Cannes was a night of contrasts: from the cinema engaged to the confidential festival, to the most surprising projects of the Quinzaine. A dense evening, under the sign of sharing, reflection and creative energy. Projection of « Orwell 2 + 2 = 5 » Raoul Peck – Intimistic, deep, necessary I had the honour of attending the screening of Raoul Peck's new film, Orwell 2 + 2 = 5, distributed by The Pact. This incisive documentary focuses on the last days of George Orwell, to better draw the contours of a contemporary society under surveillance, conditioned by new languages and power structures. A work that is both sober and fulgurating, and a dreadful news. The evening that followed was like the film: in a small committee, in a discreet and professional setting. A privileged moment of reunion, discussions, where the film team was present. I had the joy of finding a friend actor Eriq Ebouaney, a faithful supporter of the engaged cinema, as well as the great photographer Kriss Dewitte, whose black and white photographs capture with rare sensitivity moments of truth. You can discover his work in the Cannes Festival special edition of The Warp magazine. Dangerous Animal » – sharks at the Fortnight, and a Fx team at the top Change of scenery on the Vega Cartel beach, with the presentation of Dangerous Animal (released July 25, 2025), a film Horror scare, Thriller whose protagonist is another serial killer obsessed with sharks !!. One night
