**Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Film Festival’s Finale Amid Arson Investigation: A Cinematic Catastrophe**
CANNES, FRANCE—In a plot twist that would make even the most seasoned screenwriters weep, the grand finale of the Cannes Film Festival was abruptly interrupted by a power outage, leaving thousands of film enthusiasts in the dark—literally and figuratively. As the lights flickered and the projector sputtered, festival-goers were left to ponder the true meaning of life, cinema, and whether they had actually paid for that overpriced popcorn.
The blackout occurred just as the highly anticipated film “The Last Croissant” was set to premiere. Eyewitnesses reported that the audience was so engrossed in the film’s existential pastry crisis that they didn’t even notice the lights had gone out until the smell of burnt butter wafted through the air. “I thought it was part of the film’s avant-garde aesthetic,” said renowned director Jean-Claude Croissant, who was later seen frantically waving a baguette in the air, trying to summon the power back.
Adding to the chaos, local authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out in the festival’s VIP lounge, where a group of A-list celebrities were reportedly attempting to create a new genre of film: “Culinary Horror.” “I was just trying to make a soufflé, and suddenly it turned into a five-alarm blaze!” exclaimed actress Meryl Streep, who was last seen wearing a fire extinguisher as a fashion accessory.
Festival organizer Pierre LeFaux attempted to reassure attendees, stating, “This is just like a film festival—sometimes you have to embrace the unexpected! Plus, who doesn’t love a good plot twist?” Meanwhile, actor Brad Pitt was overheard saying, “I thought this was a blackout party. Where’s the DJ?”
As the investigation into the arson continues, festival-goers are left wondering if they’ll ever see the conclusion of “The Last Croissant.” In the meantime, they’re settling for a new film titled “The Last Power Outage,” which is expected to be a box office smash—if only they can find a working projector.
