Cannes 1968, révolution au palais(2018)

Cannes 1968, révolution au palais is a documentary that chronicles the dramatic shutdown of the Cannes Film Festival during the tumultuous spring of 1968. Drawing on extensive archival footage and rare French testimonies, the film reconstructs how student protests and labor strikes across France forced the festival's cancellation mid-event. The documentary captures a pivotal moment when cinema and politics collided, as filmmakers, workers, and activists demanded change. Through interviews with those who were present and historical materials, it reveals how the festival became a flashpoint in the broader social upheaval that defined the era. The film examines the tension between artistic celebration and revolutionary fervor, offering insight into one of cinema's most extraordinary interruptions.