Cannes Film Festival Trivia Questions

The Palme d'Or is made of 24-karat gold-plated brass, weighing only about 7 ounces (200 grams). Pure gold would be far too heavy and expensive.

In 1939, Cannes was created as a free, international alternative to Venice's festival, which was dominated by Mussolini's propaganda. The first event was canceled due to WWII.

In 2015, women were reportedly turned away for wearing flats. After backlash, the rule was officially dropped in 2017, but the myth persists.

Cannes has famously banned Netflix films from competition since 2017, requiring theatrical releases in France. Other festivals like Venice have been more lenient.

During the May 1968 French protests, Godard and other filmmakers stormed the stage, demanding solidarity. The festival was canceled after just a few days.

Only films that have their world premiere in the official competition at Cannes are eligible for the Palme d'Or. It must be a first screening anywhere.

Dogs are allowed, and some stars bring them. The Palm Dog award even honors the best canine performance in a film at the festival.

Several films have achieved this, including Marty (1955), The Lost Weekend (1945), and Parasite (2019). Parasite was the first non-English film to do so.