Cinema on the Beach

A fun exciting way for locals and visitors to Cannes to take part in the festival and see some films, without a badge, is at the plage Macé.  Showing a film every night, the cinema on the beach is open to everyone and is free of charge.  Most relax in the comfortable beach chairs that are set up, and snuggle up with a blanket that is provided to ward off the chilly night. Others bring snacks and make themselves comfortable in the sand adjacent of the chairs. At 9:30pm its lights, camera, action and the screen, which is situated at the edge of the rising tide, aluminates, bringing life to the dark night sky. Most nights, part way through the screening, fireworks light up the sky and rain down on the water, creating the most perfect spectacle for movie-goers and passersby on the Croisette. Showing tonight is a documentary by Lionel Guedj and Stephane Bebert called "Rock 'N Roll... of Corse!" at 9:30pm. This evening's screening will be preceded by a concert by Flying Padovani, a special treat to all in attendance. 

-Melissa Evanko

-Rebecca Sokoloff