How COVID-19 changed the movie industry

CANNES, France -- It was almost a strange sight; packed movie premieres and actors again walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival -- maskless- -- while throngs of photographers snapped away.

With going to the movies put on hold for more than a year, and the festival canceled last year due to the pandemic, even some of the stars were struck by what felt like a return to normal.

"I was a little overwhelmed last night, and I'm really glad that we're here this year. Because I think we'll all look back and remember launching out of COVID -- and what a way to do it," said actor Matt Damon, who teared up after the standing ovation he received at the premiere of his new film, "Stillwater."

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