Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival - The city of Cannes is busy preparing for this year’s 75th Cannes Film Festival which takes place from tomorrow May 17th to 28th. The Riviera city is preparing to welcome stars, but also 35,000 film lovers and professionals and this year’s poster has been revealed and is inspired by the film "The Truman Show". In addition, the laying of the red carpet is scheduled for this Tuesday, the very day of the opening of the festival. 1,500 Cannes residents will be able to climb the famous steps of the Palais des Festival. The winners from a draw organised by the city council, will be known this afternoon, with the results begin displayed at the town hall and online.

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