Signs of the times, and Peak TV, series festivals are linked like episodes are binging on Netflix. "Better", this year, they are walking on their feet, since Séries Mania will not be finished that CanneSéries will open its season 3, from March 27 to April 1 on the Croisette. War of festivals with GoT or not, the two events therefore still exist, each in their own way, with series, guests, events and of course the fans. Still backed by MIPTV, CanneSéries will allow Cannes residents (ticket office opening on March 3 and 4 at City Hall) to discover the latest series from the world and the moment, and to meet several talents and stars. And the festival is strong, and meta (and funny too), with its guest of honor: David Hasselhoff himself ! It remains to be seen whether he preferred to come in a K2000 or a red speedo.
Angela Bower !!
He is not the only icon of the years 1990-1980 to be honored, with also the Variety Icon Award for Judith Light, eternal Angela Bower of Madame is served , who never really left the small screen with Ugly Betty , Transparent or recently The Politician . A new prize, the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, will be awarded to actress Sidney Sweeney, seen in The Handmaid's Tale , Sharp Objects and Euphoria . The president of the jury will be a president, in the person of Gale Anne Hurd, essential American producer, whether on the films of her ex-husband James Cameron ( Terminator, Aliens, Abyss ) or on the series The Walking Dead . She will be surrounded by author-director Tawfik Abu Wael ( Our Boys ), musician and composer Stewart Copeland (Police group), actor Ncutti Gatwa ( Sex Education ) and actresses Camille Cotin ( Ten percent ) and Katja Herbers (the novelty of the US Evil season ).
A commitment to diversity
CanneSéries clearly displays its commitment to diversity, with a dedicated program (meetings around Skam and He already has your eyes , masterclass of Cathy Verney on the place of women ...), which is reflected even in the official selection, and its statistics, with 70% of the selected works which pass the Bechdel test and 30% which are created or co-created by women. As the artistic director Albin Lewi pointed out, the competition is marked by a strong presence of Scandinavia ( Atlantic Crossing, Man in room 301, Partisan, Top Dog ) and Israel ( Losing Alice, The Grave ). The Kidnapping (France / Danemak) and Dignity (Chile / Germany) co-productions complete the ten selected series, with also the Russian 257 Reasons to live and Trying , the first original British series Apple.
"The Mandalorian" at the opening
Out of competition, we already knew that the Bureau des légendes would unveil its long-awaited season 5 at the close, but the festival now announces The Mandalorian at the opening, "the only screening of the series in festivals and on the big screen," recalled the president of Canal +. , Maxime Saada. An event made possible thanks to the exclusive partnership between Canal and Disney + in France. Two other series out of competition come from Amazon Prime Video with the spin-off The Walking Dead: World Beyond and Upload , latest creation and comedy by Greg Daniels ( The Office ). Fabien Gastambide will come to present his Validé series, in addition to ensuring the MC show of the closing ceremony.
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