On 20 September 1946 , twenty-one countries presented their films at the First Cannes International Film Festival , which took place at the former Casino of Cannes . In 1947 , amid serious problems of efficiency , the festival was held as the " Festival du film de Cannes " , where films from sixteen countries were presented . The festival was not held in 1948 and 1950 on account of budgetary problems . In 1949 , the '' Palais des Festivals '' was expressly constructed for the occasion on the seafront promenade of La Croisette , although its inaugural roof , while still unfinished , blew off during a storm . In 1951 , the festival was moved to spring to avoid a direct competition with the Venice Festival which was held in autumn
First Cannes International Film Festival
1946 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival