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Ariel Smith
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?
Cannes Film festival May 16- 27
Every
year there many different film festivals held around the globe. Among all of
them, The Cannes film Festival is the oldest, well known, and most renowned.
This prestigious event, commenced 64 years ago in 1964 has graced its way to
having the best of the best compete against one another and has inspired a
number of people to be a part of the film industry.
The
Cannes Film Festival is held in the southern part of France in Cannes around or
in the month of May. As another year approaches, actors, directors, producers, distributors,
and many other people are preparing for or looking forward to another great
festival.
For
the 2011 festival everybody was eagerly awaiting on the official selection or
the films that will be competing with each other for the Palme D’ Or award which
is equivalent to the Grammys but for film. Some of the films in competition
were Death of a Samurai from Japan
directed by Takashi Miike, Drive
from USA directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, Le Havre from Finland, France and Germany directed by Aki
Kaurismäki, Melancholia from Denmark
directed by Lars von Trier, and Midnight
in Paris from USA directed by Woody Allen. The films were shown in the theatre Lumiere,
the grandest and main theater at the festival.
There are several
other programs such as special screenings and presentations from film schools
all over the globe. Judges for these events are renowned film personalities
like director Michel Gondry and actress Julie Gayet. In other areas the will be
not in competition films just to showcase for the sake of gaining appreciation
and also critical acclamation.
During the
festival some activities will take place in honor of cultural diversities that
are being put forward by the films, which originate from socio cultural milieu.
The uniqueness of each culture is respected and appreciated. Contributions made
by companies with their base outside France, will also be acknowledged. An
example of the event can be located in the Directors’ Fortnight.
This grand
festival is a huge success every year and it does not make a difference whether
you are fluent in French or not you will still receive the best from the
festival. Festival de Cannes is a must see thrilling event for film lovers, so be
a part of the upcoming festival in 2012 and to receive an experience of a
lifetime.
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