The Cannes Festival (French: Festival de Cannes)
It is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is considered the most prestigious film festival in the world and is one of the most publicised. The invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.