Criticisms aside, Cannes will continue Another thing pointed out by observers is that no woman director nor a first time director were included in the main competition of the festival. Some criticized the selection of the festival saying there were too many Hollywood films included. This year's line up caught the attention of industry observers when the films were announced in mid April.
Claude Miller's Thérèse Desqueyroux is set to close this year's festival. Moonrise Kingdom is an American film that was directed by Wes Anderson. The film Moonrise Kingdom will open the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival. French actress Benenice Bejo will host the opening and closing ceremonies.
British actor Tim Roth will serve as president of the jury for the section of the festival known as Un Cetain Regard. President of the Jury for the main part of the Cannes Film Festival Competition will be Nanni Moretti, who is a film director from Italy. Film buffs will be eager to learn about the impressive line up for this year's festival. Officials selected this beautiful actress because this year marks five decades since her passing. The official poster for the Cannes Film Festival will honor the late, great Marilyn Monroe.
This year's awards, set in the French Riviera, are set to make a splash. This is the most famed film festival in the world. This annual film festival will take place from May 16 to May 27, 2012 in the beautiful city of Cannes, France. All eyes will turn to the south of France with the upcoming 65th annual Cannes Film Festival.
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