Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss (La Vénus électrique) has been announced as the opening film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
“Cannes celebrates everything I love about cinema, direction, boldness, freedom, and filmmakers. Cannes discovers them, supports them, and celebrates them. In its own way, my film embodies all the faith and love I have for my craft. I am so proud and happy that it’s kicking off the Festival,” said Salvadori of the opening night honor.
Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century Paris art world, the period drama stars Pio Marmaï, Anaïs Demoustier, Gilles Lellouche and Vimala Pons.
Marmaï, seen recently in Netflix’s period drama Nero the Assassin and the hit The Three Muskeeters duology, stars as painter Antoine who has lost all inspiration and slipped into alcoholism since the death of his wife Irène, a loss he blames himself for.
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