Cannes Film Festival

Month : Brazil Winter
Place : France
Famous For : Film Festival
Attractions : World's oldest Film Festivals, Stars, Critics, Media, Power Brokers, Film Buffs

Cannes Film festival is amongst the most awaited film academy events on world calender. It stands tall as the pioneer and original international film festival round the globe. Founded in 1946, Cannes Film festival is held annually (in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congr"s, in the resort town of Cannes, France. It is undoubtedly, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals.

Major Attractions

Various events are organized including March" du Film, Masterclasses, Tributes etc to select the winners of Cannes award. Prior to the beginning of each event, the Festival"s board of directors appoints the juries who hold sole responsibility for choosing which films will receive the award. Jurors are selected from a worldwide fraternity of international artists, based on their body of work and respect from their peers. It's a time when stars, critics, media, power brokers, film buffs etc are all focused on Cote d"Azur to relish the gracious festival of Cannes. Cannes film festival has become an important showcase for European films offering an opportunity to determine a particular country's image of its cinema. It also provides massive media exposure making it a popular venue for film producers to launch their new films and enjoy a worldwide promotion. An electric atmosphere, fierce competition amongst various films & the vibrations of world's greatest film festival make Cannes feels like the center of the world.