I've been to Cannes 15 or 16 times, and every time I go, there's a kind of soul-stirring feeling.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Cannes is a very strange place. I tried to show up as best I could and to try not to be cynical.
You hear people saying, 'Oh I'm so tired, I've had enough of Cannes.' How can you have enough of Cannes? It's just the best place to be, like a fairytale.
Cannes is a sort of gladiators' arena, and that's the fun part of it. When you accept to come here to open the festival, you know you are going to be criticised. I have no problem with the fact that I expose myself and the movie, and it's normal that I can disagree with the way some people feel.
If you approach Cannes with a sense of humor, nothing is that bad. You have to take it for what it is; otherwise, it's silly.
To be able to work with people who I have respected and admired, to be a part of something like the Cannes Film Festival, is surreal and brilliant.
You don't want to meet anybody in Cannes. It's the worst place, I think, to meet somebody - one of the worst places.
Cannes or any other major festival is basically an animal in its own nature, creating very specific perceptions of films in a moment.
I love the Cannes Film Festival. From the lavish parties and events to the red carpet attire, this star-studded week-long event is where I get a lot of inspiration for hair and fashion.
When I have to go to Cannes, that is boring to me.
Cannes is the oldest film festival in the world, and I've long dreamed of having one of my films there in competition. It's a dream that lay dormant for a long time; I stopped believing in it.