Cannes Press Screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Evacuated Due to Medical Emergency
A press screening of Pedro Almodóvar's film 'Bitter Christmas' at the Cannes Film Festival was interrupted due to a medical emergency. An elderly attendee collapsed during the screening, prompting an evacuation of the theater for emergency services to assist. After the individual was transported to the hospital, the screening resumed from the beginning.
- ▪The screening took place in the Bazin theater at the Palais during the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪An elderly person collapsed about 15 minutes into the screening, leading to an evacuation.
- ▪Emergency services were called, and the individual was conscious and responsive before being taken to the hospital.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 11:03am PT Cannes Press Screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Evacuated Due to Medical Emergency By Pat Saperstein Plus Icon Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS Latest Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87 4 days ago Elon Musk Doubles Down on Slamming ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: ‘Who Specifically Is the A–hole Who Added DEI Lies to Academy Awards Eligibility?’ 4 days ago Sarah Caplan, Longtime Television Producer, Dies at 73 5 days ago See All Cannes Film Festival A Tuesday evening press screening in Cannes of Pedro Almodovar‘s “Bitter Christmas” was temporarily evacuated after a medical emergency, Variety has confirmed.
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