How a quaint French seaside town became host to the world’s most glamorous film festival

Cannes is what France has instead of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. Both are modest seaside resorts, slightly more stylish than their neighbors. Both have pleasant coastlines, a long history of sea bathing and many retirees. The main difference is that while Lytham St Annes has potted prawns, Cannes has the world’s most important film … Read more