Cannes 2023 Day 1: Brie Larson’s Dance, Catherine Deneuve’s Exciting Speech, Controversy… 8 Moments You Shouldn’t Miss

Curtain of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. For ten days, from May 16 to 27, France will once again become the cradle of cinema. A year after receiving the Palme d’Or – his second! – Without a filter, Swedish director Ruben Ostlund chairs the jury, including two Frenchmen: actor Denis Menochet and film director Julia Ducournau – the Palme d’Or in 2021 for Titane.

As usual, the AlloCiné team is on stage to experience and introduce you to the competition, as well as the discoveries, surprises and unexpected events that accompany it. For this first roundup, look back on May 16, the release date of this new edition.

Walking crutches

Shortly before 11 a.m., festival-goers and other curious people were able to witness the installation of the iconic red carpet that adorns the Palace of Festivals. After the 2021 edition, the carpet is only changed once a day. Before that, it was updated with every movie launch. It is made from recycled and recyclable materials. This approach is the festival’s desire to implement an environmentally responsible policy.

Class photo, Class of 2023

Before the traditional press conference, at around 14:15, the jury of the official competition took part in a photo call game. Here are all the official photos taken – by so many photographers. Bottom and left to right: American actor Paul Dano, Zambian director Rungano Nyon, French actor Dennis MenochettiMoroccan director Merriam Tousani, Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, French director Julia DucournauAmerican actress Brie Larson, Argentinian director Damian Zifron and Afghan novelist Atiq Rahim.

Denis Menochet in Julia Ducournot?

At 14:30, the jury enters the press conference hall. When a journalist asks Denis Menochet if he wants to play in Julia Ducournau’s film (Tombs, Titan), the actor answers without humor:That’s all I’m here for!“, and the director, sitting to his right, nods.

Another highlight: actress Brie Larson’s response in the presence of actor Johnny Depp, who plays Jeanne du Barry in the film. “Are you asking me? I don’t understand the report or why you are specifically askinghe replied. You’ll see if I see, and I don’t know what to think of it if I ever do.”

Captain Marvel’s Dance

A member of Ruben Östlund’s jury (and on the poster for Fast and Furious X this Wednesday, May 17), Brie Larson fully experienced her first ascent of the Cannes stairs. And it was he who broke the first dance on the red carpet of this edition, next to him in the eyes of Denis Menoche, with whom a wonderful friendship seems to be born. Reuniting on screen soon? In Julia Ducournau’s next film, for example?

Michael Douglas network

While the opening ceremony is underway, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Uma Thurman greets American actor and producer Michael Douglas to present him with an honorary Palme d’Or. Then his entire career is evaluated through a video montage. The 78-year-old screen star won a best picture Oscar in 1976 for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” – as a producer – and a best actor Oscar for Wall Street in 1988 for Oliver Stone.

Amazing words of Catherine Deneuve

The face of this 76th edition, actress Catherine Deneuve was joined by her daughter Chiara Mastroiani in an emotional moment of the opening ceremony, delivering a few words in Ukrainian by poet Lesia Okrainka to pay tribute to the country at war. Together with Michael Douglas, he released this new edition.

Jeanne du Barry begins the celebration

The festival was opened by Maven’s sixth feature film Jeanne du Barry, which was presented out of competition. This project, which traces the fate of the countess and her meeting with Louis XV, marks Johnny Depp’s first leading role in a French film.

A wave of controversy

Johnny Depp’s presence caused a lot of ink even before the film was released Jeanne du Barry. General delegate of the festival, Thierry Fremaux answered At the press conference, he said about the controversy:I’m interested in Johnny Depp as an actor.”

Newspaper in response to Johnny Depp’s arrival release Published a column on May 16, opening day, vs. Men and women who attackMore than a hundred actors and actresses have signed this petition in support of Adele Hennel’s decision to leave the film industry.

Another scandal, in the case of Eddy Plenell-Maven. The journalist, president of Médiapart, filed a complaint against the actor and director last April after being attacked by the filmmaker in a restaurant. in the columns of varietyThe journalist spoke about this case for the first time.

He explains: “This aggression caused more surprise than others. He didn’t just attack me individually, but what I represent as the editorial director and co-founder who did many of the investigations surrounding the #MeToo movement.“.