At the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco,
From the number of cries launched by the fans posted in front of the Grimaldi Forum, it is difficult to decide between the cast of the power ringsof Ted Lasso or even (inextinguishable) Flames of love (50 this year, please). There were a lot of people on Friday evening on the first red carpet of the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Personalities often come from afar. The real star of this opening night had arrived in the Principality as a neighbour.
The French Julia De Nunez, Brigitte more than real than Bardot in the eponymous biopic, just broadcast on France 2, received from the hands of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco the very first prize of these five days of meetings and competitions. A trophy rewarding “exceptional talent”. Hats off to a leading role. The “International Golden Nymph of the Best Hope” in hand, the 23-year-old actress paid tribute to the co-creator of the series (with her son Christopher), director Danièle Thomson, also present among the VIPs who s were in a hurry in the convention center.
“Alby” and Harlan Coben at the same university
It was just before Harlan Coben came on stage. The writer, accustomed to seeing his stories brought to the screen (Do not tell anyone, One chance too manyetc.), was precisely there for the presentation, in world premiere, of the pilot of Shelter- to discover in August on Prime Video, adaptation of his novel Discovered. And he didn’t leave empty-handed either. The Monegasque sovereign presented him with a Diplôme d’honneur for his “exceptional contribution to literature, the arts and entertainment in the world”.
An unprecedented distinction that the author, interviewed by 20 minutes, accepted not without delivering a timely anecdote. Forty years ago, the writer shared the benches of Amherst College, a prestigious American university, with the host of the evening. And with some familiarity. “I was in first year, I was scared and I didn’t know anyone. A friend introduced me to ”Alby”, a senior who was the nicest guy. He was a normal guy. He always wore a green tracksuit, even detailed Harlan Coben. When I saw him, I always said ”Hi Alby”. Another student asked me, “What did you call it? His name isn’t Alby. It’s Prince Albert II of Monaco. »
Will this nickname remain until Tuesday evening and the closing ceremony? Nine fiction productions And nine documentaries must be decided by the two juries chaired by actor John Goodman (The Flintstones, The Big Lebowski) and executive producer Tom Jennings. The competition has already started on the Rock.