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
1966 Cannes Film Festival 1966 Cannes Film Festival The 19th Cannes Film Festival was held from 5 to 20 May 1966. To honour the festival's 20th anniversary, a special prize was given. The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to the "Signore & Signori" by Pietro Germi, in tie with "Un homme et une femme" by Claude Lelouch. The festival opened with "Modesty Blaise", directed by Joseph Losey and closed with "Faraon", directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1966 film competition: Feature films Short films The following feature films competed for the Grand Prix