Why Cannes?

Its 31 days until the Cannes Film Festival 2011 and Monsieur X will be there but I won’t and I’m very disappointed. Last year he invited me to the Festival, it was a dream come true, and this time last year my flight was booked and I was looking forward to being with him. My joy was replaced with stress when the volcano went off but I was determined to achieve my dream & be with the man I love.

While he worked, I watched the film stars walk up the red carpet dreaming about being on the other side of the barrier. But how? Become an actor? NON, not photogenic remember and I get embarrassed when a camcorder or mobile phone video cam appears at parties. So watching myself on a large cinema screen would be a no-no. Maybe a Film Director? NON, to shy so shouting out orders to arrogant actors and other minions ain’t my bag. Production staff? NON the only technical skills I know about is cyber-stalking. However there is always writing I have enough imagination in my screwed up head and enough material in my life to do it. Note to self: go though all my diaries and make notes.

Now one year on,  Monsieur X is declaring his love to his new girlfriend all over Facebook, and I need to fill this big hole left in my life. He will never invite me to the festival or France again so how do I get there solo. Apart from a lottery win or a Knight in Shining Amour, I will be an armchair spectator of this year’s festival, but this doesn’t mean I can’t start planning for Festival de Cannes 2012. Apart from the lack of funds, after last year’s visit where I spent most of my time on my own walking up & down the la Croisette, star spotting, next time (because there will be a next time!) I would like to share my experiences with new friends.