Tuesday 3 September 2013

8th Cannes Film Festival

May, 1955 - Attending her first Cannes Film Festival (held on 26 April - 10 May 1955)

The Cannes International Film Festival (French: Le Festival International du Film de Cannes or just Festival de Cannes), 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 one of the most prestigious and publicised film festivals in the world. The invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

A Beauty contest was organized during Cannes Film Festival, and 16 years old Michele (Jocelyne back then) has been chosen "Miss Festival 1955".
 
Wearing a swimsuit with the russian title "Ромео и Джульетта" -  Romeo & Juliet, by Lev Arnshtam won the award for Best Lyrical Film.

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