Overview

• A citywide power outage struck Cannes on the morning of May 24, halting screenings and disrupting festival operations just hours before the Palme d’Or ceremony.
• The Palais des Festivals transitioned to an independent power supply, ensuring that the closing ceremony at 6:40 p.m. CET will proceed under normal conditions.
• Screenings at Cineum have been temporarily suspended until power is fully restored, with restoration efforts currently underway.
• The cause of the outage remains unidentified, though festival organizers have implemented contingency measures to minimize disruptions.
• Festival attendees reported power flickers and improvisations at various locations, including Cannes station and the J.W. Marriott on the Croisette.