Altogether over 250 care homes, including dementia care homes, transformed rooms into in-house cinemas and put on showings of some real classic films.
Staff joined in the fun, too, dressing up as famous film stars like Charlie Chaplin, and cinema ushers to bring the festival to life. Care home residents were served popcorn and ice cream during the film intervals. The homes were also joined by local entertainers to serenade the residents with their favourite show tunes.
Each home was provided with a selection of iconic movie star photographs in order to set really the scene.
Penny Leng, Bupa Care Homes' national activities manager, said: "Our residential and care home staff really went the extra mile to recreate the cinema experience so residents had the chance to feel part of the action.
"It was a fantastic way to appreciate the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, as well as offering a great opportunity for our residents to reminisce and talk about their favourite legends of the silver screen.
"Many of our residents remember the bygone era of when going to the cinema was a really thrilling experience, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed bringing that sense of excitement to life in our homes."
This year marked the 64th Cannes Film Festival, which took place from 11-22 May. Known as the world's oldest and most esteemed showcase for European films, movie stars and producers flock to the festival each year to launch their new films.
Each home was provided with a selection of iconic movie star photographs in order to set really the scene.
Penny Leng, Bupa Care Homes' national activities manager, said: "Our residential and care home staff really went the extra mile to recreate the cinema experience so residents had the chance to feel part of the action.
"It was a fantastic way to appreciate the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, as well as offering a great opportunity for our residents to reminisce and talk about their favourite legends of the silver screen.
"Many of our residents remember the bygone era of when going to the cinema was a really thrilling experience, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed bringing that sense of excitement to life in our homes."
This year marked the 64th Cannes Film Festival, which took place from 11-22 May. Known as the world's oldest and most esteemed showcase for European films, movie stars and producers flock to the festival each year to launch their new films.
Care homes receive money from residents for their services so they must treat them well and if they don't do so they must be punished by govt.
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