Despite a significant power outage that left 160,000 homes without electricity, the Cannes Film Festival continued smoothly thanks to quick backup power solutions.
Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Film Festival, Backup Systems Save the Day
Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Film Festival, Backup Systems Save the Day
A sudden power outage in Cannes briefly affected the festival but did not disrupt scheduled events.
On Saturday morning, an extensive power failure struck the southeastern region of Cannes, abruptly affecting the ongoing film festival. French authorities confirmed that 160,000 households were deprived of electricity when the outage began around 10 a.m. Crews from RTE and the local electric distribution company promptly tackled the issue to restore power swiftly, though the exact cause of the outage remains uncertain.
However, festival organizers quickly initiated a switch to an independent power supply, ensuring that all planned events and screening sessions could proceed as scheduled, including the highly anticipated closing ceremony. Although one theater had to temporarily suspend screenings, the closure did not extend to the festival's core activities.
Local media reported disruptions such as traffic lights not functioning in certain areas, urging residents to exercise caution. The Palme d’Or, the festival's prestigious top award, along with other accolades, is slated for distribution during the evening. The festival, renowned for its grand celebrations and star-studded events, showcased its resilience against the unexpected challenges posed by such outages.
However, festival organizers quickly initiated a switch to an independent power supply, ensuring that all planned events and screening sessions could proceed as scheduled, including the highly anticipated closing ceremony. Although one theater had to temporarily suspend screenings, the closure did not extend to the festival's core activities.
Local media reported disruptions such as traffic lights not functioning in certain areas, urging residents to exercise caution. The Palme d’Or, the festival's prestigious top award, along with other accolades, is slated for distribution during the evening. The festival, renowned for its grand celebrations and star-studded events, showcased its resilience against the unexpected challenges posed by such outages.
