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Festival de Cannes 2010

Andy Aspden — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:18:21 +0000

The Cannes Film Festival

Every year many of Hollywood’s greatest stars descend on the south of France to the town of Cannes for the Festival International du Film, one of the most glamorous film events of the year, to walk the red carpet for premieres of the up and coming movies from the leading studios in Tinseltown and to experience a large selection of films showing off the best in world cinema. The festival’s history stretches back to 1939 when the first even was due to take place in September of that year, unfortunately events throughout the world at the time led to a delay until 1946 when the festival finally relaunched as the Festival de Cannes. From the first event in 1946 the festival has been held annually, apart from in 1948 and 1950, in the relatively small town on the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera).

Traditionally a prize is given to the film that is voted the best of the festival by a panel of judges, this is the coveted Palme D’Or prize that film directors over the world strive to achieve, with former winners including such films as Pulp Fiction, Apocalypse Now, The Pianist and Taxi Driver. The panel usually has a nominated president, who is generally one of their peers from the world of cinema and this year is no exception with the renowned director, Tim Burton, being named as president. Burton is famed for his films breaking normal conventions and for having such a distinct style that his work is instantly recognisable on screen. His first feature film, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, was large success in the United States however it wasn’t until he released Beetlejuice, Batman and Edward Scissorhands.

Director Tim Burton: This year's President of the judging panel

With Edward Scissorhands, Burton found a creative muse from an unlikely source, Johnny Depp. A young and upcoming actor who had previously appeared in 21 Jump St and had built up a reputation as a heartthrob, Depp was keen to break free from the public’s perception of him. Since the release of Edward Scissorhands, Burton and Depp have worked together on many projects and are set to return as a team in the director’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, which is released in the States in March and should be shown at the festival.

The Festival this year will begin on the 12^th of May and ends on the 23^rd and for many people it gives them a chance to rub shoulders with the Hollywood elite and see movies from directors and cultures they may be unfamiliar with. If you are planning on going this year, then book your car hire with Sixt Nice Airport and enjoy a leisurely drive down the Côte d’Azur.

Film fun coming for Leeds car hire users

Sixt rent a car News — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:30:51 +0000

Users of car hire in Leeds can catch all kinds of movie fun later this year as the city’s International Film Festival takes place, with everything from premier screenings to the work of new talent on show.

Leeds will be transformed into a major hub for movie fans later this year.

Between November 4th and 22nd, the city will host its International Film Festival, which could result in high demand for Leeds car hire.

Visitors to this event will be able to catch screenings at venues all over the city, with everything from premieres to retro classics on show.

There will also be elements of the festival dedicated to up-and-coming talent in the industry, giving users of Leeds car hire the chance to catch the next Martin Scorsese in action.

After taking in a month of film fun, those staying in the city could then drive to the Before TV exhibition, where they can enjoy a completely different kind of event.

This show, which takes place until the end of the year at the Abbey House Museum, focuses on just how people entertained themselves prior to the invention of television.

Film Festivals In London

Mike Osolinski — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:25:18 +0000

For all the film fanatics out there, two major industry events are set to take place in London later this year.

The Raindance Film festival takes place between the 30th September and 11th October with a host of stars and great movie events taking place and also taking place over this period is the Times British Film Industry.

For more details visit the Events Section on our Sixt rent a car news site.