Cannes Diary
The overwhelming impression is that everything, and virtually everyone, is for sale, (JAN DAWSON) The Cannes International Film Festival is a bazaar masquerading as an artistic event. Million-dollar deals are concluded on the beach, and tomorrow's blockbuster begins as a few lines on the back of a menu. In the more sedate world of the competition for the 38th Palme d'Or, it's ironic that in British Film Year there is only one official British entry -
Nicholas Roeg 's Insignificance - though Joseph Losey 's
Steaming and John Boorman 's Emerald Forest have been invited for gala screenings. Tonight, after 13 days of screenings, parties and arguments, the jury, headed by Milos Forman , reaches its decision on the winner of this year's major prize.
Nigel Andrews reports direct from the Palais des Festivals. Producer RICHARD DUNN Editor THOMAS SUTCLIFFE