The most prestigious film festival in the world, held each May on the French Riviera, whose Palme d'Or can define a filmmaker's career. Founded as a free alternative to the fascist-influenced Venice festival, it was scheduled for 1939, stopped by the war, and first held in 1946.
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Founding YearCreated in 1939 but cancelled on the outbreak of war after a single opening night; the first full festival ran in September 1946. Headquarters Connections
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Source Festival de Cannes Official Site
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1. Wikipedia: Cannes Film Festival
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Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres.
2. Festival de Cannes Official Site
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