Cannes Explains Why It Postponed Instead of Canceling Festival, Extends Deadlines

While speculation mounts about wether the Cannes Film Festival will be able to be postponed to late June, organizers addressed frequently asked questions, such as why it chose to delay the event rather than cancel it.

The festival said it plays a key role in the economy of world cinema and “when the decision to cancel the event in May was considered,

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