77th Cannes Film Festival

 

The Cannes Film Festivalis one of the most prestigious and high-profile events in the world of cinema. In 2024, the 77th edition promises to be even more grandiose. As always, the festival will take place at the famous Palais des Festivals in Cannes, around 35 minutes by train from Nice, from May 14 to 25, 2024.

 

The Festival

Founded in 1946, the festival will present a diverse selection of films from around the world, covering different genres, styles and formats. From dramaticfeature films to engaging documentaries and light-hearted comedies, the Cannes Film Festival offers an exceptional showcase for cinematic creativity.

In addition to film screenings, the Cannes Film Festival is also renowned for its prestigious events, gala evenings and numerous networking opportunities for film industry professionals.

Why is he so famous?

The Cannes Film Festival is the world’s most talked-about film festival. Year after year, some 5,000 journalists and photographers converge on the famous Croisette to capture the essence of this prestigious event. Magazines, TV channels and streaming platforms vie with each other to offer viewers total immersion in the world of the festival. The Cannes Film Festival is also supported by a number of partnerships with renowned brands, which contribute to the financing of the event and reinforce its worldwide influence. The festival’s emblematic partners include luxury houses such as Chopard, responsible for creating the Palme d’Or each year, as well as top-of-the-range automotive brands such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Palme d’Or

Of course, the highlight of the festival is the Palme d’Or, the most prestigious award given to the best film in competition. The Palme d’Or remains the unshakeable symbol of the Cannes Film Festival, honoring for over 70 years the best film in the Official Selection Competition. Today, this legendary trophy is a true work of jewelry art, requiring the meticulous work of seven craftsmen and almost forty hours of labor. Each Palme d’Or is meticulously handcrafted in Switzerland, in Chopard’s prestigious workshops in Geneva.

Every year, the award ceremony is the subject of much anticipation and speculation as to the favorites to win the prize. Its prestigious jury, made up of eminent figures from the world of cinema, awards prestigious prizes such as the Palme d’Or, the Grand Prix and the Prix du Jury, among others, to the most outstanding films in the official competition.

Find out more about the programme for this new Edition below:

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