Cannes Film Festival 2007

The 61st Cannes Film Festival will take place from 14 May to 25 May 2008.

General Information

• See the Official Festival website for all the films in and out of competition, updates and news on special events, concerts and more

• Parking in Cannes is often very difficult – rather use the bus or train: Train timetable SNCF

Open to the Public

The Official Film Festival and the Film Market are closed to the general public. 

Residents of Cannes do have a chance to to get in with some tickets given away on a tirage au sort - a lucky draw system. Applicants must go to the Mairie and submit proof of residence in Cannes and then "wait and see". 

• The rules from 2005  (in French, Adobe Acrobat PDF)

Members of film (cinéphile) clubs, film schools or other cultural groups from the PACA region may also apply for "Cannes Cinéphiles" passes. Applications (with justification) must be made before early May to:

• Cannes Cinéphiles
  L'OMACC,  La Malmaison, 47 la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
  Tel: 04 97 06 44 90
  Fax: 04 93 68 34 49

Cinéma de la Plage 

The open air cinema on the beach is opposite the Majestic hotel on the Croisette. Each night during the festival there are screenings of competition films. Access to screenings at the Cinéma de la Plage is open to badge holders and residents of Cannes only. If you are a resident of Cannes you can apply for an invitation (for one night only) at the Mairie until the beginning of May. You must provide proof of your address in Cannes (justificatif de domicile), for example a recent electricity bill.

The Festival on TV

You can watch the Festival at home with the Live TV Festival, broadcast 24 hours a day in French and English. The TV Festival is broadcast on the following channels:

• Canal Satellite: channel 26/27 (in French)
• NC Numeri-cable: channel 86
• Cannes local cable network: channel 9

Other Events

International Critics’ Week: Most screenings are restricted to badge holders except:

• Open to the public: screenings at the Miramar by invitation only. Invitations may be requested from the Espace Miramar, 35 rue Pasteur in Cannes.
• Screenings at the Cinema de Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis are open to the public. 

Director's Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalisateurs)  
Films shown on the independent Quinzaine des Réalisateur are open to accredited badge holders only. 

• At: La Malmaison, 47 La Croisette, 06400 Cannes.
  Tel: 04 92 18 84 30
  Fax: 04 93 39 78 23

The Cannes Tourist Office will be able to provide you with general information (but not tickets).

• Cannes Tourism
  At: Office du Tourisme, Esplanade Georges Pompidou
  Tel: 04 92 99 84 22
  Fax: 04 92 99 84 23
  e-mail

French Riviera Festival Services and Suppliers

Click on the links below to The AngloFILE for companies offering the following services in English: 

Transport services

• Aircraft Charter & Helicopters 
• Chauffeured Limousines & Coaches 
• Car Hire & Bike Rental
• Bodyguards & Personal Security 

Event services

• Event Planners & Management 
• Event & Meeting Venues
• Employment Agencies & Recruitment 
• Catering, Caterers, Cooks & Chefs
• Yacht Charter 

Personal services

• Monaco Designer Shopping 
• Hairdressers & Beauty Treatment
• Dress Hire & Tuxedo Rental

Other Information

This page will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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