Cannes Film Festival overshadowed by potential #MeToo allegations and workers' strike
The Cannes Film Festival is overshadowed by potential #MeToo allegations and a workers' strike, despite an exciting lineup of big-name films. Organizers are preparing for possible fallout from sexual abuse accusations against industry figures. The festival faces uncertainty due to the strike by freelance workers over proposed changes to French labor law.
Key Points
- Organizers have brought in a crisis management team to handle potential fallout from sexual abuse accusations
- Potential strike by festival's freelance workers over proposed changes to French labor law
- Sci-fi epic 'Megalopolis' starring Adam Driver financed by Francis Ford Coppola's wine fortune generating buzz
Pros
- Exciting lineup of big-name films premiering
- Organizers preparing for potential fallout from sexual abuse accusations
Cons
- Rumors of potential explosive #MeToo allegations overshadowing the event
- Possible workers' strike that could shut down the festival