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The Cannes Film Festival ( / kæn /; French: Festival de Cannes ), until 2003 called the International Film Festival ( Festival international du film ), is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is ...
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world and one of the most prestigious. The Festival was organised for the first time in 1932, under the auspices of the President of the Biennale, Count Giuseppe Volpi di Misurata, the sculptor Antonio Maraini, and Luciano De Feo and obtained a great popularity, so as to become an annual event from 1935 onwards.
The films of the Official Selection 2020. On Wednesday 3 June at 6:00pm, Pierre Lescure and Thierry Frémaux have announced the line-up of the 73rd edition of the Festival de Cannes, live from the UGC Normandie in Paris. For the occasion, Thierry Frémaux, the Festival's General Delegate, has unveiled the 2020's Official Selection, comprising ...
The popular region of the French Riviera is most likely familiar to everyone as it is here that the legendary annual Cannes Film Festival takes place, plus the destination is home to the charming town Nice, and the neighboring micro-state, Monaco. Thousands of travelers from all over the world set off on French Riviera tours to enjoy the lush palaces, deep history, and the emerald blue waters ...
4. From Cannes: Discover the Calanques of the Esterel. Embark on a discovery expedition of the Esterel, its hidden caves, and its typical Mediterranean scenery. Join a boat trip departing from Cannes and enjoy the chance to swim in crystal-clear waters. Take in views of striking waterfront panoramas and tranquil bays.
On March 20, 2020, organizers announced the postponement of the Cannes Film Festival 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the festival was later cancelled outright. In 2022, the festival denied press accreditation to Russian journalists associated with outlets not opposed to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. [21]
In June 1939, the creation of a film festival in France was announced in the media, supported by various film-producing countries, led by the United States, and scheduled to open on 1st September – the same day as the Mostra, which left only a few months to prepare the entire event. Cannes: Caught between Venice and Hollywood