Israeli team at Cannes Film Festival brace for ‘Eurovision repeat’ of pro-Palestine protests
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Israeli team at Cannes Film Festival have said they fear protests against them will break out along the French Riviera. One member of the Israeli team at Cannes, who are attending the festival to promote Israeli film, said they were “saddened” by the demonstrations and “fear a Eurovision repeat” in France. open image in gallery Israel’s Eurovision performance jeered by pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo fanzone “We also have AI-powered cameras around the Palais for the first time, and we’ve also starting using new AI safety gates.” Mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, has also placed a ban on demonstrations along the beach side stretch where the festival’s main events take place. open image in gallery Cannes Film Festival president Thierry Fremaux attends the Opening Ceremony Official Gala Dinner “In the past, people only talked about the cinema.
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