Dear readers, if you thought that the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival was going to be as predictable as a Hollywood action film, you must be mistaken! The welcome evening on Majestic beach was anything but conventional.
By 8:30 pm, the evening started, not with the usual pop of a bottle of champagne, but with the refreshing pshhh of a Spritz helas cocktail, not very well prepared (see photo). But honestly, it just added charm to the event, giving a staggered note to this glamorous evening whose themed buffet was as beautiful as it was delicate for the palate.
Live music then took over, adding notes of funk, jazz and hit to the Mediterranean Sea night symphony. The live band was absolutely electrifying, transforming the beach into a real open-air discotheque. The voices of the duo singers echoed the waves, creating an undeniable festive atmosphere.
The evening continued with laughter, shrapnel and clumsy dance steps on the sand. At midnight, while the last notes of music fainted in the air, there was general satisfaction among the guests of the cinema.
Yes, this year's welcoming evening may have lacked champagne, but it certainly showed a sparkling spirit and contagious joy. And isn't this the very essence of the Cannes Film Festival? A celebration of the unexpected, art and, above all, pleasure. This is an evening that will remain engraved in our memories.
But then, you tell me, where were the stars? Well, they were at the official dinner at Carlton. More photos will be updated in this article.
