Next month, two of the most exciting events on the French Riviera are set to thrill worldwide media – the 70th Cannes Film Festival 2017, and the 75th race of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
Hosted in the second half of May, these are two of my favourite events to write about and visit.
In the coming weeks, I will be sharing my in-depth guides about both events with advice for recommended companies to book with, advice for travel to the events, tips for first-timers and details about the best parties! Cannes Film Festival attendees can also find my other guide through Marché du Film distribution during the event.
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The 70th Cannes Film Festival 2017
The Cannes Film Festival is one of the world’s most influential platforms for the film industry with press coverage ensuring high publicity across print and digital media.
Cannes Film Festival 2017 is one of the major events on the French Riviera (image: FDC)
For 2017’s Cannes Film Festival, Spanish film director and screenwriter Pedro Almodóvar has been selected as the President of the Jury, and Italian actress Monica Bellucci will succeed French actor Laurent Lafitte in her 2017 role as the Mistress of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Romanian director, screenwriter and producer Cristian Mungiu will preside over the Cinéfondation and Short Film Jury. Mungiu shared last year’s Best Director Award for his film ‘Graduation’ (the award was shared with Olivier Assayas for his film ‘Personal Shopper’). Mungiu also won the Palme d’Or in 2007 with his feature ‘4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days.’ His ‘Beyond the Hill’ went on to win screenplay and actress prizes.
The 70th Cannes Film Festival will take place from 17 to 28 May 2017.
The 75th Monaco F1 Grand Prix
Track preparations have already started in the Principality of Monaco; it takes around 2 months for the set-up and involves construction of tonnes of grandstands and kilometres of safety barriers.
(images: MonacoDailyPhoto)
During the 4 days of Monaco F1 Grand Prix, (there is also a Grand Prix Historique held every 2 years), it would be fair to say Monaco is a very cool place to visit!
Race fans come to Monaco for the day and crowd the race stands, hotel balconies, apartment terraces and the yachts berthed beside the circuit. Restaurants and bars are full, hotels are full and parties are happening day and night.
The prestige for the race brings many celebrities to the event, and naturally the luxury sponsors who are keen to capture the allure of a legendary motor race in the public eye.
This year, Monaco F1 Grand Prix is from 25 to 28 May 2017.
I look forward to seeing you there!
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