IS CANNES #77 IN TROUBLE?
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And the root of that question stems from a threatened strike by a collective of 200 or so film festival workers who have called for a strike of the fest. With the festival set to start on May 14th, it seems like there would be some sense of urgency on the part of Cannes organizers.
An open letter to Deadline.com from the collective says, in part:
"Our warnings and demands have been received with polite consideration so far, but no concrete measure has been offered by the CNC or the Ministry of Culture. That is why the upcoming opening of the Cannes Festival is leaving us with a bitter taste.
In a context of extreme vulnerability and absolute emergency to protect our work, and after consultation and vote of the members of the collective, we call for a strike of all employees of the Cannes Film Festival and of its sidebars."
Variety reported yesterday that Cannes officials had responded with a statement of their own:
“We wish to emphasize that they are aware of the difficulties faced by some of their staff who, working on strings of contracts for film festivals, are affected by the reform of the French unemployment insurance scheme, and must grapple with a drop in their benefits.
Faced with this situation, we hope that solutions will be found, and are prepared to set up lasting dialogue conditions to support them.
Aware of the sounding board that the Cannes Festival and its parallel selections represent, we understand the timeliness of these demands. But in order to undertake a constructive reflection aimed at reforming the status of these workers, all the festivals concerned, the institutions and the unions need to come together around the bargaining table. This is the work that must now be undertaken collectively.”
More as it develops...
VIEWS FROM THE BIKERIDERS
As the release date approaches for TFF #50 film The Bikeriders from director Jeff Nichols, we're seeing an increase in P.R. moves. Including recent releases of a new trailer as well as a new poster. Now comes two separate posts from Variety and Entertainment Weekly focusing on behind-the-scenes photos from the film.
Take a look at the photos...
The Bikeriders opens June 21st.
MORE ON RASOULOF
We've been following news of Mohammad Rasoulof for a bit now as Iran Has been pressuring him and others to withdraw his film The Seed of the Sacred Fig from the Cannes competition lineup. Now Indiewire is reporting that the Iranians have sentenced Rasoulof to eight years in prison, flogging as well as confiscation of property and a fine.
Rasoulof;s films have been a frequent selection at Telluride and could possibly be again this year with this new film.
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