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Festival de Cannes
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When:
Annually in May (2009 TBC)
Where: Cannes, France
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Festival de Cannes is held for dozens years in mid May. This is the leading film festival of the world. At it beginning it was a tourist and social event more than a competitive one.
With the years, the number of the films as well as their quality grows and it turned to be the leading event of the film industry.
Today, more then 30,000 professionals from all over the world meet in the festival. Dozens of actors, 1000 stage managers, 4000 distributors, 5000 producers and 4000 reporters that represent more than 1600 newspapers and TV stations from 75 countries are among the participants.
Cannes, as the capital of the film industry accommodates, during the festival days, hundred of thousands of guests in addition to the thousands participants. The guests fill the city and the nine hundred screenings. It is recommended to make a room reservation in advance.
The festival is a unique attraction to the lover and professional visitor.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Country background and overview:
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain. |
Languages:
French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish). |
Climate:
Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral. |
Capital:
Paris |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 (Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+33 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Direction du Tourisme (Department of Tourism) 2 rue Linois,
75740 Paris, France
Tel: (33) 1 4437 3600.
Fax: (33)1 4437 3636. |
Tourist website:
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