For all those who are nostalgic or passionate about cinema, the French National Audiovisual Institute (Ina) offers on its dedicated website the most striking images from 60 years of cinematic history. Each day, the site features a “Headline” video and an introductory text about the history of cinema. Six sections, “The President’s Word,” “The Mural,” “Cinema Notebooks,” “Quiz,” “Goodies,” and “My Video Space,” allow you to select the universe that suits you best right from the homepage.
Indeed, “The President’s Word” will give Gilles Jacob, President of the Cannes Film Festival, and Emmanuel Hoog, President of the National Institute of Audiovisual, the opportunity to express themselves. They will both confide in internet users, retracing the origins of the Festival, television, and these now iconic images.
The “Interactive Mural” offers a chronological timeline where you can find videos sorted by date, reliving your memories.
“Cinema Notebooks” is the section that allows you to post your finds and share them with other internet users. The ina.fr website and the Cannes Film Festival thus give internet users the opportunity to discover rare gems.
The “Quiz” needs no introduction and will allow you to win prizes while letting your mind reflect and deepen its knowledge of the seventh art.
“My Video Space” allows you, through Google Video, to submit your videos taken during this unique festival on the ina.fr site.
Finally, the “Goodies” will offer you unique souvenirs and snapshots of contemporary or departed stars, leaving a digital trace of their legendary beauty or character in your minds and on your hard drives.
So grab your mouse, to travel through time and images!
*Goodies = Downloadable bonuses (Wallpapers and virtual postcards)
