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Festival de Cannes
The world's most prestigious international film festival. Celebrates cinematic excellence, auteur vision, and industry-defining global premieres on the Croisette.
Standing Identity
- Founded
- 1946
- Host City & Region
- Cannes, France (EUROPE)
- Submission Portals
- DIRECT FESTIVAL PORTAL
- Official Website
- www.festival-cannes.com↗
- Data Trust & Ledger
- ✓Verified: 2026-08-20
Editorial Circuit Briefing
World premiere status strictly enforced for Competition and Un Certain Regard. Complete exclusion of public streaming or national television broadcasts prior to festival screening.
Program Focus & Competition Sections
Official SelectionUn Certain RegardShort Film Palme d'OrMarché du Film — AI Cinema ShowcaseCinéf
Festival Editions Intelligence
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2027 EditionSPRING SeasonUPCOMING
Event Dates: 2027-05-11 — 2027-05-22