In Cannes, glittery film festival literally costs the earth
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CANNES, France - A fleet of energy-guzzling luxury yachts and private planes, kilos of gourmet food dumped, limousines driving stars just a few hundred metres: for environmentalists, the Cannes film festival is just «one big mess». &nIn Cannes, glittery film festival literally costs the earth
CANNES, France - A fleet of energy-guzzling luxury yachts and private planes, kilos of gourmet food dumped, limousines driving stars just a few hundred metres: for environmentalists, the Cannes film festival is just «one big mess». «There is, without a doubt, a huge amount that needs to be done by the festival organisers to make it more environmentally friendly,» said Cyril Dion, a filmmaker and climate activist. For the 12-day extravaganza, the French Riviera town gets a glamorous makeover, leaving no stone unturned as turns on the charm to play host to a glittering array of global cinema's biggest names. But for local environmental organ...Keep on reading: In Cannes, glittery film festival literally costs the earth Read more