The Cannes Film Festival originated from a political dispute with Fascist Italy, created as a response to censorship and propaganda. It has since become a global symbol of artistic freedom.

🎞️ Did you know that the world’s most famous film festival was born from a political dispute with Fascist Italy? 🎥 Created in response to censorship and propaganda, #Cannes became a symbol of artistic freedom on the French Riviera. 👀France 24’s Stella Elgersma takes a closer look.