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Why is the Cannes Film Festival... in Cannes?
France24 (EN)
May 12, 2026 · 20s listen
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Why is the Cannes Film Festival... in Cannes?
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🎞️ Did you know that the world’s most famous film festival was born from a political dispute with Fascist Italy? 🎥 Created in response to censorship and propaganda, #Cannes became a symbol of artistic freedom on the French Riviera. 👀France 24’s Stella Elgersma takes a closer look.
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