Christie projection will power screenings at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, May 13-24. RGB pure laser, laser, and Xenon illuminated projection technologies from Christie will be deployed across 24 spaces at the globally renowned festival, including the flagship Grand Théâtre Lumière room and striking outdoor Cinéma de la Plage screen. More than 40,000 festivalgoers will attend the global event, with a host of A-list stars poised to grace the red carpet.
“Festival de Cannes remains among the most prestigious and iconic events on the cinema calendar, and it’s a real honour to once again play our part as the official projection partner,” says Adil Zerouali, vice president, sales EMEA, Christie. “We are pleased to continue our work with the Festival and the Commission Supérieure Technique de l’Image et du Son (CST) to ensure screenings deliver an outstanding experience befitting such a spectacle. The film line-up at the event continues to delight every year, and we look forward to using our broad range of technologies to spotlight outstanding cinema.”
Hotly anticipated films in this year’s lineup include Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut “Eleanor the Great” and acting team-up with Wes Anderson in “The Phoenician Scheme,” Ari Aster’s star-studded “Eddington,” featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, and “Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”
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