The Cannes Film Festival, also known as Festival de Cannes, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from around the world. Established in 1946, it was conceived as an alternative to the politically influenced Venice Film Festival, aiming to celebrate cinematic artistry and creative freedom. The festival is renowned for its glamorous red-carpet events and is considered one of the most prestigious and widely publicized film festivals globally. The highest prize awarded at the festival is the Palme d'Or, or Golden Palm, which was introduced in 1955.