1959 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Another important development of that year for the Festival, was that the French cinema moved away from the Ministry of Industry and became part of Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1959 competition: Feature films Short films The following feature films competed for the Palme d'Or: The following short films competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or: The following films and people received the 1959 awards: Short films FIPRESCI Commission Supérieure Technique OCIC Award 1959 Cannes Film Festival The 12th Cannes Film Festival was held from 30 April to 15
1969 Cannes Film Festival 1969 Cannes Film Festival The 22nd Cannes Film Festival was held from 8 to 23 May 1969. At this festival a new non-competitive section called "Directors' Fortnight" is added, in response to the cancellation of the 1968 festival. The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to the "If..." by Lindsay Anderson. The festival opened with "Sweet Charity", directed by Bob Fosse. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1969 film competition: Feature films Short films The following feature films competed for the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film: The following films were selected to