Shining at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and Celebrating 60 Years of Franco-Chinese Diplomatic Relations
The glamour of the 77th Cannes Film Festival was elevated by the 15th edition of the Better World Fund, an event brimming with elegance and purpose, presided over by Manuel Collas de La Roche, President and Founder, and the visionary Jacqueline Zheng, President of Bestway. This year’s celebration honored the milestone 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations.
The star-studded evening at the Carlton Cannes Hotel was graced by luminaries: The great actress Juliette Binoche, virtuoso pianist Lang Lang, singer-songwriter Joyce Jonathan, and members of European royalty: H.R.H Charles de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, H.R.H Béatrice de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, H.R.H Camilla de Bourbon des Deux- Siciles, H.R.H Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, and H.R.H Li Ran Ran – Princess of Belgium. Other distinguished guests included Eric Alauzet – French Deputy and President of the Group of “Amitiés France-Chine”, Dong Guangli – General Consulate of China in Marseille, Mohamed Abou el Enein, Enaam Mayara – President of the House of Councilors of Morocco, H.E Eliza Reid – First Lady of Iceland, Kiera Chaplin, actress and director Nadine Labaki, Jessica de Mortier, and Monika Bacardi.
“Around the world, women and men are creating, innovating, and taking action to address climate change and social inequalities. The goal of the Better World Fund is to highlight and financially support these hopeful actions.” – Manuel Collas de La Roche
“The evening featured an exquisite auction and raffle to benefit the Lang Lang International Music Foundation,” “underscoring the night’s theme of philanthropy. A spotlight on women’s empowerment was brilliantly presented by UNESCO Peace Ambassador Guila Clara Kessous, inspiring all in attendance.”
The prestigious Better World Best Achievement Award honored Jacqueline Zheng, Guila Clara Kessous, H.E Eliza Reid, Monika Bacardi, Mohamed Abou el Enein, Alexandre Amartei, and Valentina Castellani Quinn, who was presented her award by Anwar Elkamony of the Hope Giver Campaign. Guests were enchanted by performances from Joyce Jonathan, Flutist and Composer Daniel Alhaiby, Lang Lang, Aidan Siqi Zhao, Pen Jingxuan, Li Kehua, and Chang Sisi, adding musical magic to the night.
The event’s success was made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Mme Jacqueline Zheng -President of Bestway, 314 Casino Cannes, Squair Law Firm, Studio Mao, Quinn Studio, Parole Paris, L. RaphaelGeneve, Joanna Plafsky, Ms. Jessica de Mortier, Hehe High Jewelry, Clinic Lémanic, Lagouarre, Quinn StudiosEntertainment, Four Seasons Casablanca, Open Culture Foundation, Rai, Guy Baruche – Paris, UNESCO Ambassador and Artist for Peace – Mrs. Guila Clara Kessous, Maia Wine, Hope Giver Camapaign, Sada El Balad, CosmopolitanChina, Herflix, Dubai Media TV, Qatar Media TV, IL Welcome Magazine, Fab UK, Global Magazine, We Do Sync, Breaking News Arabia, LUXURY International Magazine, Studio Mao, Celebre Magazine, Chic Icon, L’Oreal, and Dessange, FashionTV, Baron Ribeyre & Associés.
The Better World Fund extends its heartfelt gratitude to all guests and sponsors, whose unwavering support continues to make a difference.
The article devoted to the event will be published in the Summer Issue of LUXURY International Magazine!
