Cannes Film Fest chief Thierry Frémaux launched the Lumière Festival in his native Lyon, France ( October) five years ago with Lumière Institute president Bertrand Tavernier. The event, which is also open to the public, is a classic movie-lover’s dream with a vast lineup of retrospectives and restored vintage titles all screening in the birthplace of cinema. In a nod to Frémaux’s deep relationshps within the industry, the fest attracts big name talent each October. Following in the footsteps of previous recipients like Clint Eastwood and Milos Forman, QT is being given the Prix Lumière this year.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 03:04:16 +0000
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