Cannes Unveils Diverse International Line-Up; Scripted Drama Boom Declared Over At MipTV

Now the Cannes film festival (May 16-27) line-up is mostly announced, it’s safe to say it’s one of the most internationally diverse selections for years, across both the Official Selection and the parallel sections, although the choice of an opening film starring Johnnie Depp, Maiwenn’s Jeanne du Barry, may be raising eyebrows among the woke brigade. Also this week, speakers at MipTV suggested the streaming-driven boom for scripted drama is finally slowing down, which may lead to new financing models for episodic content.