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Starstruck on the Cannes red carpet

Penn Summer Abroad students were able to watch screenings of dozens of films during the international film festival in France, including sought-after premieres. 
Isabel Sweeney and Drew Naiburg-Smith sitting on the grass together each reading a "Screen" Magazine
Third-years Isabel Sweeney (left) and Drew Naiburg-Smith stuck together during the international Cannes Film Festival and saw 25 movies including several American premieres. They waited in line for 14 hours for "Asteroid City," directed by Wes Anderson.
(Image: Courtesy of Isabel Sweeney)

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