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Cannes

[ kan, kanz; French kan ]

noun

  1. a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean Sea: resort; annual film festival.


Cannes

/ kan; kæn; kænz /

noun

  1. a port and resort in SE France: developed in the 19th century from a fishing village; annual film festival. Pop: 67 304 (1999)


Cannes

  1. Fashionable resort on the French Riviera .


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Notes

Cannes hosts an annual international film festival.

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Example Sentences

That’s a takeaway they’re likely to repeat as Cannes this week may take a backseat for some attendees grappling with Zoom fatigue — as well as the draw of in-person meetings for those fully vaccinated.

From Digiday

Viewers get a glimpse of that magic in Bloom’s film Port Authority, which premiered at Cannes in 2019 and arrives on demand and digital on June 1 following a limited theatrical release.

From Time

If you ask marketers and agency execs about another year without an in-person Cannes, you’ll hear about the hopes for the festival to return properly in 2022.

From Digiday

“It used to be so easy,” said Hofherr, adding that some agencies have been too dependent on industry events like Cannes, Shoptalk and CES, among others, to cultivate new relationships and drum up new business.

From Digiday

In doing so, the experiential marketing effort wasn’t about getting as many people to attend a physical experience at an event like South by Southwest or Cannes Lions but focused on one family or small group.

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They include “The Goldfish Pool at Chartwell” painted in 1932 and “The Harbour, Cannes,” painted circa 1933.

Spall was rewarded for his hard work with the best actor prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

It was an official selection for the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

I heard the question right: Cannes is famous for its film festival, but also has a yachting festival in September.

Cannes, it would seem, still embodies the free spirit that has long drawn artists to the south.

The doctor had been spending Easter at Cannes, and the dowager had devoutly prayed that he might not yet return.

He sealed the letter, addressing it to Cannes; called a waiter, late as it was, and desired him to post it.

We enjoyed the two or three days immensely with our friends in this lovely spot; for Cannes is lovely.

Over twenty thousand visitors come to Cannes for the winter to escape the northern fogs and frosts.

Franctireurs de Cannes rubbed shoulders with Mobiles from the far northern departments.

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What is Cannes?

Cannes is a popular short name for the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world’s most well-known and prestigious film festivals. It is held annually in the city of Cannes, France.

Cannes is known for featuring a variety of international films ranging from high-budget feature films to independent short films. Some films hold their premiere at Cannes.

The festival, held in the resort city of Cannes on the Mediterranean Sea, has become known as a glamorous event attended by many famous actors, directors, and other celebrities.

How do you pronounce Cannes?

Cannes is typically pronounced in English like can, but it can also be pronounced like cans.

When is Cannes?

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 14-25.

The Cannes Film Festival is usually held each year during a two-week period in mid-May.

More information and context on Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival was first held in 1946 as part of a post-World War II effort to revitalize France’s artistic culture by Jean Zay, who was then the Minister for Education and Fine Arts. The event grew out of an earlier plan to rival the internationally recognized Venice Film Festival.

Today, Cannes is widely recognized as one of the world’s top film festivals, along with the Berlin International Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival.

The top honor at Cannes is the Palme D’or (French for “Golden Palm”), which the festival jury awards to the film that they consider the festival’s best.

What are some terms that often get used in discussing Cannes?

How is Cannes discussed in real life?

Cannes is one of the most well-known and prestigious film festivals. It is known as a glamorous international event.

 

Try using Cannes!

True or False?

The Cannes Film Festival is held in Paris, France.

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