In the 65th Cannes International Film Festival, a total of 1779 films were registered, and finally 54 feature films produced in 26 countries were exhibited, of which 22 films were shortlisted in the main competition unit.
On April 19, 2012, the Organizing Committee announced the list of finalists. Among the 22 finalists in the main competition unit, there were 4 American films, 3 French films and 2 Korean films.[4]
The 65th Cannes International Film Festival released an official poster. This poster continues the theme of women in previous years, but compared with the 63rd Cannes International Film FestivalFei DonahueAnd the 64thJuliet Binoche, this year's poster characters are more heavyweight, she is the eternal sexy goddessMarilyn Monroe。Under the lens of photographer Otto L. Bettmann, the image of Monroe blowing candles seems to be celebrating the Cannes International Film Festival after 65 years of hardship.
As for the choice of Monroe as a poster character, Cannes official explained: "Although Monroe has died for half a century, it seems that she has never left people's sight. She is an irreplaceable important figure in the history of film and an eternal fashion icon.Up to now, Monroe's elegance, mystery and charm still fascinate people deeply, and the light and shadow she left on the screen has become the inspiration source for future generations.2012 is the 50th anniversary of Monroe's death and the 65th anniversary of the Cannes International Film Festival. In order to express our memory, we specially chose the moment when Monroe held a birthday cake and blew out the candles. This moment was so beautiful that people held their breath, as if their dreams were reflected in reality.Cannes International Film Festival is a grand event full of magic and glory, and Marilyn Monroe is the most perfect spokesperson.Cannes+Monroe symbolizes elegance and simplicity. "
In fact, this is not the first time that the Cannes International Film Festival paid homage to Monroe on a poster, as early as 1980The 34th Cannes International Film FestivalThe poster of Monroe borrows the image of Monroe.[1]
Like the posters in 2011, the 65th Monroe version also featured meaningful black and white colors. The pictures were quiet, calm and rich. Monroe in the center was in a luxury car, wrapped in black clothes, with a rich figure, holding a birthday cake with a candle on the cake. Monroe's light blowing candle looked elegant and a little naive,The words "Cannes" and "65" are also shining. The whole poster seems to express Monroe's birthday wishes to the 65th anniversary of the festival.
