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Detailed explanation-1: -The first annual Cannes Film Festival opens at the resort city of Cannes on the French Riviera. The festival had intended to make its debut in September 1939, but the outbreak of World War II forced the cancellation of the inaugural Cannes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cannes film festival, official name Festival de Cannes, film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Cannes International Film Festival was officially opened on the 20th of September 1946 at the former Casino of Cannes. Twenty one countries presented the films of their choice (the Festival Selection Committee was only created in 1972, an idea that was quickly adopted by the other film festivals).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cannes Film Festival has its origins in 1938 when Jean Zay, the French Minister of National Education, on the proposal of high-ranking official and historian Philippe Erlanger and film journalist Robert Favre Le Bret decided to set up an international cinematographic festival.