"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
A significant power outage cast a shadow over the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, as the prestigious event was impacted by a widespread electricity failure across southern France. Approximately 160,000 households, including those in the festival’s host town, experienced a sudden blackout, creating an unexpected twist to the glitz and glamour of the annual cinematic showcase.
The power outage, which occurred during the second day of the festival, left attendees and organizers alike scrambling in the dark. Reports indicated that the disruption lasted for several hours, affecting red-carpet premieres and various events scheduled for the day. Festival-goers were momentarily plunged into darkness, creating a sense of confusion and chaos. However, the situation did not dampen the spirits of attendees, as the show must go on.
Organizers quickly sprang into action, arranging for backup generators to be deployed to critical locations, ensuring that the festival could continue, albeit with a modified schedule. The outage’s timing was particularly unfortunate, coinciding with the highly anticipated premiere of a French period drama, creating a sense of anticipation and disappointment among attendees.
Despite the challenges, the show went on, with attendees rallying to support the
