According to an online report, following the new quarantine regulations put into place by the French government as the country seeks to successfully exit lockdown, British participation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival could be under threat.
“After delays caused by Covid, the festival confirmed it would take place in early July, but France has announced a seven-day isolation period for visitors from the UK in response to rising concerns over the Covid variant B.1.617.2, first detected in India. The move is likely to affect thousands, both among the press corps and industry delegates, and large numbers of unregistered attendees,” The Guardian reported.
A French government spokesperson said: “There is a new situation with the progression of the so-called Indian variant in the United Kingdom. [France] will set up compulsory isolation for people coming from the United Kingdom.” In a statement to the Guardian, a spokesperson for the festival said they were attempting to find a way to accommodate participants. “We are currently in a day-to-day conversation with the relevant government authorities to find the best option for the festival. At this time we cannot give any details about the measures that will be in place in July, but we are confident that we will be able to communicate about this early in June.”
