Cannes party lines

May 20, 2008 Italian rock devo Piero Pelu was among the most recognizable personalities among a low-watt group that included nervous-looking officials from the beleaguered RomaCinemaFest and a smattering of Italian producers and actors. Wait staff occasionally passed by with a modest selection of delicate finger foods, but most of the available calories were of the liquid kind, with mass-produced caipirinhas the main attraction at the well-staffed bars. The party was held to highlight the Brazilian sidebar set to be prominent at October's RomaCinemaFest, and a good Brazilian-style cover band did provide a steady beat for those who managed to make it inside.

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