The series provides a history of the Cannes Film Festival, from its very first edition in 1939. At the same time, we also get an overview of fifty years of world history.
Each of the fifty short films reminds us of one of the fifty festivals, and highlights the major international events of that year. In addition, there is the obligatory gossip of celebrity life on La Croisette, as well as anecdotes told by Claudia Cardinale, and an illustrated guide to the award winners.