Cannes ‘welcomes’ Marc Missonnier again after criticism

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Cannes ‘welcomes’ Marc Missonnier again after criticism

Marc Missonnier has revealed he got his badge back after claiming the Cannes Film Festival revoked his accreditation for questioning the selection of Catherine Corsini’s film Homecoming.

The French producer took to Twitter to share his accreditation badge update: “All’s well that ends well. Thank you Cannes Film Festival for this gesture and to everyone who showed their support. Back to Paris this afternoon.”

The news comes as Missonnier has spoken out against accepting Catherine Corsini’s film Homecoming, torn apart by accusations of on-set misconduct, at the Cannes Film Festival.

The 52-year-old, who has produced hits including 8 Femmes and Piscine et Marguerite, tweeted: “I have just arrived on the Croisette like every year for over 30 years. Even if this year will be different because, as I announced, I will not see any of the films in the official selection.”

The producer said: “And then I learn that it (accreditation) had been canceled a few days earlier without anyone telling me because, and I quote, ‘I called for a boycott in a virulent personal campaign’. So I was PUNISHED and sent to the corner like a naughty schoolboy. The only thing I can do is laugh.

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