Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Festival Finale
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:20 am
A major power outage in southeastern France disrupted the final day of the Cannes Film Festival, jeopardizing closing celebrations and leaving 160,000 households dark. With police now probing possible arson, the incident has injected a dash of unintended drama into one of Europe’s most glamorous cinematic events.
A major power outage in southeastern France briefly disrupted Cannes Film Festival events Saturday, police are investigating it as possible arson.
Environ 160 000 foyers ont été privés d’électricité après la chute d’une ligne à haute tension samedi.
CANNES, France (AP) — A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, threatening to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony. Police said they have opened an investigation into possible arson. Power was…
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