Festival international de cinema
Follow them latest news from the Cannes Film Festival live on “20 Minutes” via our articles and live commentary. The Cannes Film Festival is a prestigious annual film event, which takes place in Cannes, on the French Riviera in France. Founded in 1946, it is one of the oldest and most renowned film festivals in the world.
Every year, for approximately two weeks in May, cinema professionals and enthusiasts of the seventh art come together to attend screenings of films in competition, previews and parallel events, such as master classes, press conferences and gala evenings.
The Cannes Film Festival is best known for its prestigious award, the Palme d’Or, awarded to the best film in competition. The members of the jury, made up of directors, actors and other cinema personalities, select the winner from among the competing films. Other prizes, such as the Grand Prize, the Jury Prize, the Directing Prize, the Male and Female Actor Prize and the Screenplay Prize, are also awarded during the closing ceremony.
The Cannes Film Festival is also renowned for its Climbing the Steps, a glamorous event where stars parade on the red carpet in front of the Palais des Festivals, dressed in sumptuous evening gowns and tuxedos. This tradition has become an essential moment for photographers from around the world, who immortalize celebrities and the creations of the greatest couturiers.
