2017 Cannes Film Festival 70th Festival de Cannes, and delighted with this choice of photo. It's the image I myself have of the Festival, of an event that illuminates everything around … Happy anniversary!" The Palme d'Or was awarded to the Swedish film "The Square" directed by Ruben Östlund, which also served as the closing night film of the festival. Nespresso Grand Prize (International Critics' Week) L'Œil d'or Queer Palm The films competing in the main competition section for the Palme d'Or were announced at a press conference on 13 April 2017: The Palme d'Or winner has been highlighted. The films competing in the
2007 Cannes Film Festival war-related issues that have continued to plague its setting, Lebanon, til now. The film proved to be a sleeper at the festival and was distributed in well over 40 countries, becoming an international hit. The following films and people received the 2007 Official selection awards: Un Certain Regard Cinéfondation Golden Camera Short films FIPRESCI Prizes Vulcan Award of the Technical Artist Ecumenical Jury Awards in the frame of International Critics' Week Other awards Association Prix François Chalais 2007 Cannes Film Festival The 60th Cannes Film Festival ran from 16 to 27 May 2007. The President of the Jury was British