Focus on the Cannes International Film Festival

The 2022 edition will take place from may 17 to 28

For more than 70 years, the Cannes Film Festival has been one of the biggest media events in the world. For 12 days, the seaside city thrills to the passions of the 7th art around the iconic climbing of the steps and the famous La Croisette.

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

12 days of international competition in Cannes, on the Côte d’Azur.

Since 1946, Cannes has hosted the 12-day International Film Festival, where a jury of international talent decides on the awards for the best films of the year. An official competition that takes place in the heart of the famous Palais des Festivals and attracts the attention of the whole world during the opening ceremony and the presentation of the Palme d’Or. Alongside the official selection are other sections like the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs, Un Certain Regard, La Semaine de la Critique and above all the Marché du Film

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CANNES FILM FESTIVAL: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FAMOUS STEPS!

The show doesn’t only take place on the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival!

There is also the walk up the steps, covered with the red carpet that the film personalities tread before each screening. It is a privilege to walk up the 24 steps and there are some rules to be respected! Suits are mandatory for men, long dresses for women and since 2018, selfies are strictly forbidden! All day long they act as an antechamber for screenings in the Palais des Festivals, but it’s the evening screenings which are emblematic, with the throng of photographers and swarm of fans who closely watch the arrival of every star.

THE FAMOUS CANNES FILM FESTIVAL PARTIES

If the Festival rhymes with glamour and glitz, it’s also because of the famed parties on La Croisette.

As soon as night falls, La Croisette ignites to the rhythm of the galas where the long dresses flutter on a beach, rooftop or yacht, away from prying eyes. Over the years, they have become unmissable events for the stars, who take the opportunity to combine charity with pleasure – like at the Amfar party at the Eden Roc or the global gift initiative, supported by actress Eva Longoria, which raises funds for underprivileged children.

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GOING TO A SCREENING

All about the Cannes Film Festival screenings!

Only a select few are able to attend the evening screenings in the large Louis Lumière auditorium. On the other hand, during the day, depending on the availability of seats, tickets are handed out before each session in front of the Palais des Festivals. To obtain the precious open sesame, you could also try your luck with Cannes Cinephile, which every year offers the possibility of being accredited if you’re passionate about the cinema. Finally, with your feet in the sand, the cinema on the beach offers free screenings of selected films throughout the Festival – and it is open to everyone!

THE NUMBERS SAY IT ALL!

Cannes Film Festival numbers…

• 80,000 festival goers.
• 4000 journalists cover the event.
• 230,000 people are present in Cannes (3 times its usual population).
• 20,000 euros – the value of the Palme d’Or (18 carat gold).
• 145 kg – the weight of the poster that dresses the Palais des Festivals.
• 180 meters of red carpet are needed every day to cover the steps.
• 89 countries are represented at the Festival.
• 1,000 people work on the Festival.

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THE FESTIVAL DE CANNES IS TAKING ACTION TO PROTECT THE PLANET

In order to draw the event and its structure into a proactive environmental process that is both realistic and sustainable, the Festival de Cannes is implementing a strategy underpinned by two priority issues: CO2 emissions and waste management.

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By AblaCarolyn

I love Cannes, am a passionate gastronomy, decoration and art of living blogger and adore sharing my very favourite places on the Côte d’Azur. I delight in defending and highlighting the values, beauty and eclecticism that make the Côte d’Azur.