Cannes Film Festival holds minute’s silence for Manchester terror attack victims
The Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to the Manchester terror attack victims with one minute’s silence.
Festival organisers, jury members and a number of film stars held a moment of silence at 3pm on Tuesday as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on Monday night.
“I want to show our solidarity with the city of Manchester. We must show that we will not accept this and that life goes on. At 3 PM, we will be at the top of the (Palais) steps to observe a minute of silence,” said Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux.
A statement released by organisers read: “The Festival de Cannes would like to express its horror, anger and immense sadness following the attack on the public and the city of Manchester last night.
“This is yet another attack on culture, youth and joyfulness, on our freedom, generosity and tolerance, all things that the Festival and those who make it possible – the artists, professionals and spectators – hold dear.
“The Festival de Cannes invites all festival-goers to show their solidarity with the victims, their families and the British people by observing a minute’s silence this Tuesday 23 May at 3pm.”
The photocall and opening reception for Cars 3, which was due to take place on Tuesday, has been cancelled following the terrorist attack that left 22 people dead and 59 injured.
“In the wake of last night’s tragic attack, and out of respect for the casualties and all of those impacted, we are not moving forward with today’s promotional activities,” said a spokesperson.
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Cannes Film Festival to hold one minute’s silence for Manchester terror attack victimsPublishedImageMedium width1Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 14:54Paying tribute: Cannes honoured the victims of the Manchester Arena attack with a moment of silenceOnEnable video endboarddefaultTuesday, May 23, 2017 - 15:00Greater LondonGBKey Points