Who is Adele Haenel, French actor who criticized Cannes?
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The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which kicked off on Tuesday, has been mired in controversy for honoring individuals involved in alleged sexual misconduct. French actor Adele Haenel, in an open letter, condemned the industry for protecting abusers and called out Cannes for "defending their rapist chiefs." In response, Cannes's director, Thierry Fremaux rejected claims of it being a "festival for rapists."