CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

The Cannes International Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France. It previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from around the world. It was founded in 1946, and it is the most prestigious film festival in the world. The Cannes Film Festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres.

The Cannes Film Festival has its origins in the late 1930s. In 1947, the festival was held as the "Festival du film de Cannes", where films from sixteen countries were presented. 

At that time the principle of equality was introduced, with a jury made up of only one representative per country.The festival is now held at the Palais des Festivals, expressly constructed for the occasion. The festival was not held in 1948 and 1950 on account of budgetary problems. Although its origins may be attributed in part to the French desire to compete with Autumn's Venice Film Festival, in 1951 Cannes was moved to Spring to avoid a Fall clash.

The most prestigious award given out at Cannes is the Palme d'Or ("Golden Palm") for the best film.

The 2013 Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 15 to May 26, 2013. The President of the Jury will be the American film director Steven Spielberg. The Great Gatsby movie, whose director is Baz Luhrmann, will open the Cannes Film Festival 2013.

   

Prepared by:Aleksandar Stoimenovski

                   Viktorija Marinova 

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