Cannes: Star Struck
Cannes, France is one of Europe's most famous cities; famous not for its history, (of which there is some), or its size, (it is comparability small), but known worldwide as host to the most prestigious film event in the world. People flock to Cannes to see and be seen every May at the Cannes Film Festival. An entire entertainment culture has grown around the festival, which lasts for over a week and brings many tourists to the city.
The Cannes Film Festival was historically held as a way for serious actors, directors, and artist to protest Mussolini's propaganda film festivals v during his fascist reign. Not wanting to become a part of the war machine rolling out of Mussolini's Italy, the Cannes Film Festival started by offering the world's film community a venue to celebrate their successes each year. The festival offered a brief respite to the gloom of the times and grew into what is today the largest international film festival.
Visitors to Cannes will be able to do more than star gaze in this lovely beach side town. Long before the film festival Lord Brougham, British Lord Chancellor in the 1800's, overnighter in the sleepy village. His newfound love of the city helped to turn Cannes into a bustling seaside escape for Europeans. Of its many beaches, La Batterie is by far the most famous as it allows bathers to choose between wearing a bathing suit or sunbathing au natural.
From a small seaside village town, Cannes has grown into an international holiday destination.
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