French Government
French diplomat who conceived the idea of creating the Cannes Film Festival as an alternative to the politically-influenced Venice Mostra.
How media typically covers Philippe Erlanger
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The Cannes Film Festival was established in 1939 as a politically independent alternative to the Venice Mostra after Nazi pressure influenced the 1938 Venice awards ceremony.
“Conceived the idea of creating a film festival to replace the Venice Mostra after leaving in protest in 1938.”