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Hollywood Movies Largely Sat Out Cannes This Year. Does the Festival Need Them?
Like most major film festivals, Cannes tends to be something of a choose-your-own-adventure affair: Any two people’s perspectives of the fest are likely to vary wildly depending on their professional remit or personal inclination. A critic watching upwards of 40 films over the 12 days is not having the same experience as an executive lining […]
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According to Variety’s source item, Hollywood Movies Largely Sat Out Cannes This Year. Does the Festival Need Them?, Like most major film festivals, Cannes tends to be something of a choose-your-own-adventure affair: Any two people’s perspectives of the fest are likely to vary wildly depending on their professional remit or personal inclination. A critic watching upwards of 40 films over the 12 days is not having the same experience as an executive lining […]
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- Hollywood Movies Largely Sat Out Cannes This Year. Does the Festival Need Them?Variety - 2026-05-26T14:00:00+00:00
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