Cannes
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noun
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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.
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Cannes hosts an annual international film festival.
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Here are some of the buzziest movies to look out for that debuted at Cannes this year, including a surprising remake from Russia and an out-of-this-world South Korean thriller about aliens invading a small town.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Two years ago, Marvel superhero Sebastian Stan came to Cannes having transformed into Donald Trump for “The Apprentice,” a performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
After 10 days of crazed moviegoing at the Cannes Film Festival, Times film critic Amy Nicholson and Times film editor Joshua Rothkopf are all but spent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"Today we're seeing more and more women directors in upcoming cinema, so they are gradually making their way into the competition," explained Fremaux, who has been running Cannes for two decades.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“If you are looking for Mr. de Winter we had a message from Cannes to say he would not be back before midnight.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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