Cannes 2022: Everything You Need To Know About The Prep At The French Riviera
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Largely back to normal this year, the French Riviera town is hoping to enjoy the windfall
After celebrations took a hit during the past two years of Covid-19, this year's Cannes Film Festival promises a return to its traditional wild festivities and displays of exorbitant wealth. "There is real euphoria... people want human contact," Romain Benichou of rental firm Century 21, told AFP. But buying your way into the best parties doesn't come cheap, with the fanciest villas going for up to 400,000 euros ($421,000) for the fortnight of the event.
That is a small price to pay for the movie moguls and big brands keen to rub shoulders with the glamorous attendees of the world's favourite film shindig.
That is especially true after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to Covid, and last year's was forced to go ahead under strict health protocols that meant the parties were far more muted.
Largely back to normal this year, the French Riviera town is hoping to enjoy the windfall.
