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Thierry Fremaux Responds to Rumors of #MeToo Reckoning at Cannes: These ‘Polemics Don’t Concern’ the Festival
Thierry Fremaux has responded to rumors swirling about a #MeToo reckoning during this year's edition of Cannes Film Festival.
Thierry Fremaux addressed France’s #MeToo reckoning during a press conference on the eve of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Following rumors that the French outlet Mediapart is putting together a bombshell report to publish during Cannes with several new #MeToo allegations, there has been much speculation regarding how it will impact the festival. Alluding to the massive backlash last year over the selection of Maiwenn’s Johnny Depp movie “Jeanne du Barry” on opening night, Fremaux suggested he and Cannes president Iris Knobloch ensured the 77th edition wouldn’t include any obvious red flags, and said the ongoing “polemics” had nothing to do with the festival.
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