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Title:

CANNES
INSIDE THE WORLD'S PREMIER FILM FESTIVAL

By:

Chris Darke

Format:

Paperback

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£14.99

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£13.49

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ISBN 10:

0571230466

ISBN 13:

9780571230464

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Publisher:

FABER & FABER

Pub. date:

1 May, 2007

Pages:

288

Description:

Since its inception in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has embraced the high-brow and the high-glam. 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. This title reveals tales from this festival's spectacular history.

Synopsis:

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.

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Faber & Faber

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