Power Cut Disrupts Cannes Film Festival Amid Suspected Sabotage
A suspected act of sabotage led to a major power outage impacting the Cannes Film Festival's closing events.
On the final day of the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, around 160,000 residents in Cannes and nearby areas experienced a power outage that officials believe was caused by sabotage. Early Saturday morning, assailants set fire to an electricity substation in Tanneron, crucial for power supply to Cannes. Additionally, the legs of an electricity pylon were reportedly cut near Villeneuve-Loubet, creating further disruptions. Fortunately, festival organizers managed to switch to an alternative power supply, allowing the closing ceremony to proceed as scheduled. Local businesses struggled as many experienced service interruptions, with restaurant owner Laurent Aboukrat expressing frustration over lost food. Australian producer Darren Vukasinovic described the situation in Cannes as "crisis territory," highlighting its effects on the town's daily operations. Despite the challenges, the festival's atmosphere remains upbeat with anticipation for the Palme d'Or announcement by French actress Juliette Binoche and her jury.
A suspected act of sabotage led to a major power outage impacting the Cannes Film Festival's closing events.
On the final day of the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, around 160,000 residents in Cannes and nearby areas experienced a power outage that officials believe was caused by sabotage. Early Saturday morning, assailants set fire to an electricity substation in Tanneron, crucial for power supply to Cannes. Additionally, the legs of an electricity pylon were reportedly cut near Villeneuve-Loubet, creating further disruptions. Fortunately, festival organizers managed to switch to an alternative power supply, allowing the closing ceremony to proceed as scheduled. Local businesses struggled as many experienced service interruptions, with restaurant owner Laurent Aboukrat expressing frustration over lost food. Australian producer Darren Vukasinovic described the situation in Cannes as "crisis territory," highlighting its effects on the town's daily operations. Despite the challenges, the festival's atmosphere remains upbeat with anticipation for the Palme d'Or announcement by French actress Juliette Binoche and her jury.
