Cannes Film Festival
Also known as Cannes International Film Festival, Festival de Cannes
annual film festival held in Cannes, France
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The Cannes Film Festival is an annual film festival held each year in the city of Cannes, France. It is one of the most prestigious and widely publicized film festivals in the world, showcasing new films from filmmakers around the globe and drawing major stars, critics, and media attention.
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- www.festival-cannes.com
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- inception
- 1946-01-01
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- Festival de Cannes
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- Cannes
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The Cannes Film Festival is considered the most prestigious film festival in the world. Held in Cannes, France, it previews new films of all genres, including documentaries. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The festival was formally accredited by the FIAPF in 1951. Cannes is considered one of the "Big Three" European film festivals, alongside Venice and Berlin, as well as one of the "Big Five" international film festivals, alongside Venice, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance.