Isabelle Huppert opened the event and French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin pronounced the closing words before heading off for a tour of the new Riviera building. Judging by their debates, it seems as though cinema in the digital age is rife with promise.
New technology means new tools, for example DVD cameras.
The tenth in the series inaugurated in 1991, the Le on de cin ma has featured such filmmakers as Milos Forman, Bertrand Tavernier, Francesco Rosi and Youssef Chahine. A dozen film festivals can be expected to celebrate the occasion, and Cannes is no exception. The exhibition will be on show in the Palais from the opening of the festival. Award French actor Philippe Noiret received the Festival Award on 15 March at an evening gala held at La Cote restaurant in the Carlton Hotel. The event was held in honor of one of France's most revered actors, who has appeared in 120 films, including La Vie et Rien d'Autre which was screened before the meal.