May 26 2008
Cannes: The Festival Is Over, But The Town Is Still Buzzing
The stars were out and shinning brightly at The 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival. Some came to tout new projects, but others were there to preview films and take in the festivities. There were plenty of both celebrities and celebrity-watchers, but many of the festival’s enthusiasts left disappointed as the event took seemed to take on a theme of social commentary.
The coveted Palme d’Or, presented for the best picture, went to the French film “Entre Les Murs” (The Class). The story is set in a small school and depicts small stories within a big one, focusing on events in the lives of it’s students.
Benecio Del Toro won the award for best actor for his moving portrayal of Che’ Guevara in the nearly 5 hour bio-pic, “Che”. The film, produced by Steven Soderbergh, follows episodes in the life of the guerrilla leader.
Other stars who attended included; Clint Eastwood, who presented his missing child drama, “Challenging”, Woody Allen with his latest romantic comedy, “Vickie Christina Barcelona” and Madonna, who debuted her humanitarian documentary “I am Because We Are”, about AIDS orphans in Malawi.
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