Cannes: Inside the World's Premier Film Festival

by Kieron Corless

Since its inception in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has embraced the high-brow and the high-glam - new cinema from Iran or China and red carpet parades from Madonna or Nicole Kidman. Who is not familiar with Cannes' famous paparazzi scrums, beachfront happenings and world premieres? But the history of Cannes is also famous for scandals and controversies, where the great nations of the world have gathered and clashed. The history of Cannes is littered with key moments, flashpoints that changed international culture. This vivid and beguiling history reveals the best and most revelatory tales from this festival's spectacular history through previously untold first-hand accounts from key players.

Genres: Film

277 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Stephen Packer · Rating 3 out of 5]

For me this book really came into its own when it's authors decided to turn the spotlight on the films and filmmakers that made Cannes what it is today. Eloquently written and clearly extremely well researched, I felt that at times it got a little lost in the behind-the-scenes political manoeuvrings and power plays of the big administrative players. A fascinating read no doubt for the hardcore film fan.

[Shannon Gunning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievably happy that I stumbled upon this in the library. Extremely readable and well researched. The information presented in this book was absolutely fascinating, especially because I’m currently working on watching every Palme d’Or winning film (will be seeing Triangle of Sadness in an hour as i write this)

[Jesue V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usually books about cinema are too academic for my liking but this was surprisingly readable. Gives an insight into the politics behind the Cannes Film Festival.