| The French are justifiably proud of their culture and its impact on the arts. The same nation that produced artistic giants such as Monet, Manet, Matisse, and Cezanne also hosted a number of artistic movements and provided inspiration for Picasso and Van Gogh. Today France continues to be a powerhouse in cinema and hosts the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. France has also has a very strong literary tradition and has received more Nobel Prize winners for literature than any other nation |