Guide Note

The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most celebrated cinema showcases of its kind. In 1939, the festival was created in response to fascist political influence over the Venice Film Festival. It has since become just as prestigious as its predecessor.

The festival offers 15 awards in all aspects of filmmaking, including acting, directing, and screenwriting. The Cannes Film Festival's biggest prizes are the Grand Prix ("Grand Prize") and the Palme d'Or ("Golden Palm"), which is given to what the jury believes to be the best film.

Past notable Palme d'Or winners include: Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha, Lars von Trier's Dancer in the Dark, and Cristian Mungiu's 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.

Fast Facts

Festival: May 14-25, 2008
Founded: 1939
Founded by: Jean Zay, Philippe Erlanger
When: End of May
Where: Cannes, France
Top Prizes: Palme d'Or, Grand Prix

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