(ANSA) - Cannes, May 17 - Monica Bellucci will tonight open
the 70th Cannes Film Festival amid tight security on the
Croisette.
It is the second time in her career she has been mistress of
ceremonies but the 52-year-old Tuscan-born actress confesses to
slight jitters this time.
"I said, 'Oh my God: big responsibility,' when I was asked to
do it" says Bellucci, saying a lot is expected of this
anniversary event.
Bellucci, who also stars in the Twin Peaks reboot that
premieres here, will be returning to host the closing ceremony
on May 28.
The opening ceremony will also feature, as usual, the jury
led this year by Pedro Almodovar and including Paolo Sorrentino.
It will be followed by the opening film, 'Les Fantomes
d'Ismael' by Arnaud Desplechin with Marion Cotillard and
Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Bellucci to open Cannes Film Festival
Hosting ceremony amid tight security