International talent gathers at Deauville Film Festival despite Hollywood strikes
08 September 2023 |
12:11 pm
FRANCE 24's Genie Godula, who's also the mistress of ceremonies, speaks to Eve Jackson about why the Deauville American Film Festival still rocks despite the absence of big stars like Jude Law and Natalie Portman because of the strikes in Hollywood.
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