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Messi the Dog to Star in New TV Series at Cannes Film Festival

The beloved canine from 'Anatomy of a Fall' will host a unique show offering a dog's perspective on the iconic event.

  • Messi, known as the 'canine George Clooney,' will feature in 'Messi: The Cannes Festival Seen from a Dog's Point of View.'
  • The series will consist of eight one-minute episodes airing daily during the Cannes Film Festival starting May 13.
  • Produced by D18 Paris, the show will not be part of the official festival lineup but will be broadcast on multiple French TV channels.
  • Messi's new role follows his acclaimed performance in 'Anatomy of a Fall,' which won the Palme d'Or and the Palm Dog at Cannes.
  • The series is sponsored by TikTok and aims to provide a light-hearted, canine-centric view of the film festival.
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