The Eccentric History of the Cannes Film Festival
Camera flashes, flashed bare chests, and flashy screen sirens give the Cannes Film Festival some of its je ne sais quoi, and that's why it's one of our favorite film fests. After a rocky start (it was initially set to start in 1939 but was postponed due to World War II), the inaugural Cannes took place 65 years ago today, Sept. 20, 1946, making it one of the oldest film festivals to date. What Read more









