Cannes is a very strange place. I tried to show up as best I could and to try not to be cynical.
Meaning of the quote
Lili Taylor, an American actress, found the Cannes Film Festival to be a very unusual and strange place. She tried her best to be positive and not become too skeptical or critical while there.
About Lili Taylor
Lili Anne Taylor is an acclaimed American actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s independent cinema scene. She has received numerous accolades, including an Independent Spirit Award and Golden Globe nomination, for her versatile performances in films like Mystic Pizza, Say Anything…, and The Conjuring. In addition to her successful film career, Taylor has also appeared in several popular TV series and stage productions.
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