VOICED : Cannes Spotlight The Festivals most loyal fan

Simone, a devoted Cannes Film Festival attendee since 1947, shares her experiences and memories. She recalls her early love for cinema, sparked by silent films in her village, and her long-standing connection with the festival. Despite changes over the years, including a shift from a French-centric event to a more international one, Simone's passion for cinema remains. She reflects on the festival's evolution, her personal anecdotes, and her current views, while rooting for director Jean-Luc Godard in the competition.

How many Cannes Film Festivals has Simone attended?

• 65

• 66

• 68

• 67

What was Simone's first experience with cinema?

• Watching silent movies in Paris

• Working in a Parisian cinema theater

• Attending the Cannes Film Festival

• Watching silent movies in her home village

What does Simone recall about the early days of the Cannes Film Festival?

• It was very international

• There were many bodyguards

• It was predominantly French

• There were no journalists

Which director is Simone supporting in the current Cannes Film Festival?

• Martin Scorsese

• Alfred Hitchcock

• Jean-Luc Godard

• Steven Spielberg

What does Simone recommend as the secret to a long life?

• Exercise

• Healthy eating

• Cinema

• Traveling