BLINDNESS to Open Cannes Film Festival

As reported earlier, the Toronto Star has announced that BLINDNESS has earned the opening night slot at the Cannes Film Festival and will screen on May 14. While there has yet to be an official announcement from Paris, the fact that this has been reported in the Toronto press is a strong indication of what's going on. It's also unusual that the Star reports that BLINDNESS will be in competition; something that is apparently rare for the Opening Night film.

This truly international film has a joint production between Canada, Brazil and Japan, with a cast and crew from all three countries. Directed by Fernando Mereilles, with a screenplay adapted by Don McKellar, the cast is led by Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo, with support from Gael Garcia Bernal, Alice Braga, Yusuke Iseya and Danny Glover. The buzz is strong. Let's hope it lives up to its expectations!