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French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a major power outage that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations.

An arson attack and damage to a transmission tower cut off power in the area, the authorities said. The festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday is scheduled to proceed normally.

The much maligned footwear is finally welcomed onto one of the most historic and glamorous red carpets in the world.

Cannes Film Festival saw a flurry of splashy releases debut on the Croisette—some from beloved auteurs who have already scooped the prestigious Palme d’Or in previous years (Julia Ducournau, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne) and others from those hoping to take it home for the very first time.

Helen Mirren, who is a L'Oréal Paris spokesperson, tells PEOPLE about being a part of the Cannes Film Festival each year and working with a beauty brand that champions women in film.

An analysis of how the Cannes Film Festival Winners and Premieres Might affect the upcoming Oscar Race after recent years of matching success