The Festival International du Film in Cannes first made its appearance in 1946 and since then has has grown into one of the primary international film forums boasting a major star quotient and high percentage of world premieres.

Although the highlight of the Festival is the award of the prestigious Palme d'Or, the Cannes organisers are keen to point out that the fortnight on the French Riviera represents much more than a protracted awards ceremony.

Dates: 9 - 20 May

Official site: Festival du Cannes
(RealVideo: award ceremony)

Reviews of Palme D'Or winners on iofilm:

2001 The Son's Room (La Stanza del Figlio)
2000 Dancer In The Dark
1999 Rosetta
1998 Eternity and A Day