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| Sharon Stone hosted the amfAR gala in Cannes and wore, for her first outfit, a lavender tulle, beaded and feathered Dolce & Gabbana gown. She is pictured arriving at the Villa Eilenroc at Cap d'Antibes with her son Roan. Cover and main picture copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
Our special correspondent in France,
Elli Ioannou looks back at the 74th Cannes Film Festival, the first
after a hiatus last year, due to the pandemic. She captures life
behind the scenes in the Côte d'Azur town, at the Art Nouveau Villa Aloha, the fashion show at Villa Forbes and the stars gathering at the 27th amfAR
gala, including Sharon Stone, Regina King, Orlando Bloom and Spike
Lee
TWELVE months ago, the Cannes Film Festival was cancelled due to Covid-19. This year, in it's 74th season, it was also completely different. There were screenings, parties, premieres and
photocalls, yet all on a reduced scale, and attendees had to get tested
for Covid-19 every 48 hours. Famous faces were often covered
in masks. Although the atmosphere of joie de vivre made it hard for many to stop themselves from embracing friends and colleagues they had not seen for months.
While the festival was a smaller event, there were still crowds
lining up to see their favourite actors along Cannes' palm-lined Boulevard de la Croisette. Locals went about their business but were caught up in the festival's exuberant events. Even the French police looked glamorous in their uniforms and ties with
some on horseback as they rode through the town.
During the Cannes Film Festival's
traditional closing ceremony, the amfAR gala, founded by
Elizabeth Taylor in 1985, was held at the Belle Epoque Villa Eilenroc in Cap
d'Antibes.The American Foundation for Aids Research brought together
many celebrities to raise funds. President of the event,
Sharon Stone, arrived on the arm of her son,
21-year-old Roan. Although the usual 900 guests were cut down to 400,
there was still the gala dinner, fashion show and signature auction.
Orlando Bloom was present at the reception along with Sean
Penn's daughter, Dylan Penn, actress Nina Dobrev, French model Cindy Bruna,
comedians Nicolas Maury (Ten percent) and Lucas Bravo
(Emily in Paris) Spike Lee and actress Lyna Khoudri, from the cast of Wes Anderson's film, The French Dispatch, which had a seven-minute standing ovation. ~ Jeanne-Marie Cilento
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| Lit up in pink and orange, the Belle Epoque Villa Eilenroc at Cap d'Antibes, was designed by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opera, and was home to this year's amfAR gala. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Photographers getting ready before guests arrive at the Villa Eilenroc. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Actor Orlando Bloom wore a navy and black tuxedo with satin lapels. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Zita Vass twirls at the amfAR photocall while Julian Lennon looks on and Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo pose for the cameras. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson on the red carpet for their film "The French Dispatch" that had a seven minute standing ovation in Cannes. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Spike Lee, this year's jury president was a special guest at the AmfAR event. Copyright Elli Ioanou for DAM Magazine |
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| Regina King looked splendid in a Schiaparelli strapless couture gown with a bugle-beaded bodice and a voluminous black and white skirt. She wore winged Boucheron earrings to finish her striking ensemble. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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Crowds gather along Boulevard de la Croisette waiting to see the stars arrive. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine
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| Morning meetings, Cannes style. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Even amid the gelati-hued 19th century buildings in Cannes you can't miss the festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Julian Lennon looked relaxed in a floral tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana. Copyright Ell Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Girls wait in line in the summer sun to enter one of the film screenings during the festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Actor Lucas Bravo who plays the chef in the Netflix hit "Emily in Paris". Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Lyna Khoudri, Ellen von Unwerth and Sofia Resing are photographed at the amfAR event. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The Carlton Hotel was closed during the festival this year but is usually at the hub of the action and home to the stars. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Even the French police look chic during Cannes Film Festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Ash Foo wore a black Alberta Ferretti silk-chiffon dress with a cutout bodice and Swarovski crystal Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini bra. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Once inside the packed screenings, with only a few masks in sight, it was hard to know there was a pandemic on. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Jessica Wang in a spectacular Nicolas Jebran gown of black silk and white tulle. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Fireworks light up the night sky of Cannes during the film festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Model Sofia Resing wore a fluid, custom red Hugo Boss gown. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Mask and no mask on the way to screenings in Cannes. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Another hive of activity during the Cannes film Festival is the Hotel Martinez, seen here lit up in neon with the palm trees silhouetted against the building. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Going against the grain of long gowns, Marjan Jonkman wears a mini dress to the Cap d'Antibes gala. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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The Palais des Festivals ready for the 74th edition to begin, with crowds outside trying to get tickets for film screenings. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Photographer Ellen Von Unwerth in her signature pant suit, this time in silvery sequins. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| People gather under the curving awning of the JW Marriott Cannes to escape the hot sun on the Boulevard de la Croisette. The festival was moved two months later from its usual May dates. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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"RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Miss Fame
wears Jean Paul Gaultier Couture on the amfAR Gala 2021 red carpet. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magzine |
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| French model Cindy Bruna wears a quirky Jean Paul Gaultier creation with a tuxedo with a billowing cream taffeta skirt below. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Chopard artistic director and co-president Caroline Scheufele attends the reception with her dog. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The Villa Forbes party had a spectacular view across gardens and fountains out to the bay. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Alicia Rowntree in a flowing, transparent gown at the amfAR event. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The handsome historic buildings that line Cannes' boulevards add to the enjoyment of being in the town for this summer edition of the film festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Lara Leito in brilliant red sequins, draped like a Grecian gown. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The stone path and red carpet leading to the historic Art Nouveau Villa Aloha in Cannes. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| A guest in gold enjoys the summer, twilight breeze on the balcony of the Villa Aloha for the launch of the film "The Lady of Heaven." Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| A photocall at the Villa Aloha for the stars of the "The Lady of Heaven", an upcoming epic
historical drama film directed by Eli King. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| At the reception for "The Lady of Heaven," the film bills itself as the first movie on the life of the historical
figure, Fatima, during the era of the Islamic prophet
Muhammad. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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The Villa Aloha was built in 1905 by the architect Henri Stoecklin, who designed many buildings in Cannes and Le Cannet. The film party was held in the gardens amid the fragrant, flowering trees and plants. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine. |
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| Oriane Strohhacker wears Miu Miu and the most striking necklace at the amfAR gala. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The stunning marble stairway leading down to the gardens and sea of the villa hosting the Forbes party and lingerie show. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Canadian actress Nina Dobrev wears Monot with a plunging decolletage. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magzine |
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| Stylish attendees of the Cannes Film Festival wore eye-catching outfits. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| A coffee pitstop at the Chiara Ferragni Nespresso outpost. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Sean Penn's daughter Dylan wore pale-pink Chanel with a simple, unembellished design by Virginie Viard. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The red carpet at the Palais des Festivals, waiting for the next premiere. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Dasha Yanina wearing her own creation, a gown created from a cascade of fuchsia ruffles. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Livy Lingerie Show designed by Lisa Chavy at the Villa Forbes during the film festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine. |
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| Maike Inga in a beautifully-fitted evening dress in subtle hues by Aadnevik. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Faretta wearing a diaphanous mauve Alberta Feretti gown. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| As night falls on a summer evening in Cannes, screenings can be watched under the stars on the beach. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Where else can you wear bright-red ruffles and a thigh-high split except at a gala in Cannes? Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The new $2.3 million aerodynamic Delage D12 Hypercar was on display at Cannes. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Barbara Valente in a strappy yellow and orange Bottega Veneta gown. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The gelati colours of the Belle Epoque buildings and the police on fine steeds made Cannes look like a movie set itself. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magaine |
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| French singer, rapper and artist Lous and the Yakuza in a dramatic black, cut-out gown. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Exuberant clothes and a sense of joie di vivre signatures of this year's festival in Cannes. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| One of the glamourous guests in a shimmering gown at the amfAR gala. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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The Majestic Barriere in Cannes where many of the receptions and events are held during the festival Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine | | Lyna Khoudri wearing Chanel, a layered, voluminous crepe and black
feather dress worn with a black sequin, crop jacket is with Ellen Von Unwerth in a silvered, sequined tuxedo. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Belle Epoque architecture, contemporary steel stairs and a palm tree capture the dichotomies and pleasures of Cannes. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Sofia Steinberg wore a black lace dress over a satin body suit at Cannes most glamorous event. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The romantic Riviera architecture of Cannes is part of the charm of the festival being held in the seaside town. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The luxurious interior of the villa for the Forbes party with marble stairs, ornate balustrades, crystal chandelier and ceilings frescoed with clouds. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Masks were mandatory as were Covid tests every 48 hours for those who attended the screenings and events during the Cannes Film Festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Local parents and children enjoy the celebratory atmosphere at Cannes, after last year's cancellation due to Covid-19. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Despite the Covid restrictions and testing every 48 hours, crowds were still out and about during the film festival, pictured here at the Hotel Martinez. Copyright Ell Ioannou for DAM Magzine |
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The actors from the new Suprêmes biopic in Cannes, including Theo Christine (middle) who played Joey Starr and Sandor Funtek (right) who took on the Kool Shen role. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Oscar-nominated actress Maria Bakalova in black and pink-sequined Armani Prive. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Going up the red carpeted steps of the Villa Forbes event and runway show for Livy lingerie. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| The lavish fountain on the terrace of the villa overlooking the bay at Cannes that hosted the Forbes party and fashion show. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Jessica Wang changed into Tony Ward couture, a lilac-lace mini dress with a playful side, ruffle
cape, for her her second outing in front of the cameras. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| American actor Jay Ellis wears a navy tuxedo to the gala on the penultimate evening of the Cannes Film Festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
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| Sharon Stone enjoyed her first outfit for the evening of the gala, as a long term chair of amfAR she was an enthusiastic host for the event that is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival. Copyright Elli Ioannou for DAM Magazine |
