Cannes 2024: Messi, the beloved Border Collie from the Oscar-winning movie “Anatomy of a Fall,” made a special appearance at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2024. The famous dog, who won the Palm Dog Prize last year, is back in Cannes with a new role that has everyone excited. Messi will be interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, adding a unique and playful twist to the event. Equipped with a special 360-degree microphone and camera attached to his back, Messi will “speak” to the stars through comedian Raphael Mezrahi, who will lend his voice to the dog’s interviews.
Star Dog Messi Returns To Cannes For The 2024 Film Festival
El perro Messi ya llegó a #Cannes. #Cannes2024 pic.twitter.com/CpmeS44feY
— Pablo Martín (@pabmasal) May 14, 2024
Fans can watch these fun interviews on French TV channels, where short clips will be shared. Messi the dog first captured hearts worldwide with his outstanding performance in “Anatomy of a Fall.” One of his most memorable scenes involved him pretending to be intoxicated and unconscious, a feat that took two months of training.
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Messi At Cannes 2024 Red Carpet/X
About Messi:
In the film “Anatomy of a Fall,” directed by Justine Triet, the character Messi is a dog. While the film primarily revolves around the investigation into the death of a man and the subsequent trial of his wife, Sandra, the dog Messi plays a significant emotional and symbolic role in the narrative.
Messi is more than just a pet; he acts as a silent witness to the events that unfold and serves as a source of comfort and companionship for the family's young son, Daniel, who is blind. Throughout the film, Messi's presence underscores themes of loyalty, innocence, and the impact of trauma on a family. The dog's interactions with the characters and the subtle ways in which he responds to the tense atmosphere contribute to the film's exploration of truth, perception, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Messi’s unique contribution to the Cannes Film Festival highlights the fun and unexpected surprises that make this event so special. As he interviews celebrities on the red carpet, fans eagerly await the humorous and heartwarming clips that will showcase the playful side of this beloved canine star.
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