Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Festival Programming

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A significant power outage in southern France has unexpectedly disrupted portions of the Cannes Film Festival, forcing organizers to adapt quickly. Although the iconic closing ceremony and most screenings remain on schedule, several events have been affected, leaving attendees with an unplanned intermission amid the glitz and glamour.

foxnews.com / Power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival, police investigate possible arson

The Cannes Film Festival experienced disruptions due to a power outage in southeastern France. A substation fire is under investigation for possible arson.

nypost.com / Widespread French power outage shuts down Cannes Festival theater, closing ceremony expected to continue

Several movies were swiped from the schedule, but the majority of the iconic event, including the closing ceremony, will not be affected.

cnbc.com / Power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival, police investigate possible arson

A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, disrupting traffic and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival.

go.com / Power outage hits Cannes Film Festival and traffic in southeastern France

A major power outage has hit southeastern France, disrupting traffic and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival as the prestigious event prepared to hand out its top prize

cbsnews.com / Power outage hits Cannes Film Festival

A brief power outage Saturday struck the star-studded Cannes Film Festival in France, along with about 160,000 households in the region. Authorities are investigating whether a fire at an electrical substation was responsible for the blackout.

cbsnews.com / Power outage disrupts last day of Cannes; police investigating possible arson

The power outage stopped events at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.

cnn.com / Cannes film festival impacted as major power cut hits southern France - CNN

Cannes film festival impacted as major power cut hits southern France CNN

cnn.com / Cannes film festival impacted as major power cut hits southern France - CNN

Cannes film festival impacted as major power cut hits southern France CNN

cnn.com / Part of southern France suffers power cut with Cannes festival also impacted - CNN

Part of southern France suffers power cut with Cannes festival also impacted CNN

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