Cannes Film Festival Chief Thierry Fremaux Discusses Milestone 2022 Edition (EXCLUSIVE)

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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentWith just a week to go before Cannes’ Official Selection is unveiled, festival director Thierry Fremaux took a break from binge-watching movies to tell Variety about the preparations for this year’s milestone edition.Although the festival has already confirmed the world premieres of “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Elvis,” a surprisingly small number of titles have leaked so far, and the name of the jury president, as well as the opening night movie, have yet to be revealed.

Besides addressing the potential presence of Russian filmmakers and COVID protocols, Fremaux said this year’s lineup will see a stronger showcase of female directors and movies from less-represented countries.Fremaux also revealed special plans for the celebration of Cannes’ 75th anniversary on May 24 and how partnerships with TikTok and Brut will impact the festival going forward.

Along with “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Elvis,” other high-profile pics rumored to be in the pipeline include George Miller’s “Three Thousand Years of Longing” and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Broker.” What’s your routine looking like these days?

How many movies do you still have to watch?My routine is: Watching movies, watching movies and watching movies. It’s one of the greatest moments of the year.