1977 Cannes Film Festival 1977 Cannes Film Festival The 30th Cannes Film Festival was held from 13 to 27 May 1977. The Palme d'Or went to the "Padre Padrone" by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani. A new non-competitive section, "Le Passé composé", is held at this festival only and focuses on compilations. This section, along with sections "Les Yeux fertiles" and "L'Air du temps" of the previous two years, were integrated into Un Certain Regard in 1978. The festival opened with "The Bishop's Bedroom", directed by Dino Risi and closed with "Slap Shot", directed by George Roy Hill. The following people were appointed as the
1973 Cannes Film Festival 1973 Cannes Film Festival The 26th Cannes Film Festival was held from 10 to 25 May 1973. The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to "The Hireling" by Alan Bridges and "Scarecrow" by Jerry Schatzberg. At this festival two new non-competitive sections were added: 'Étude et documents' and 'Perspectives du Cinéma Français' (which is started by the French Film Directors' Society and runs until 1991). The festival opened with "Godspell", directed by David Greene and closed with "Lady Sings the Blues", directed by Sidney J. Furie. "Swastika", a documentary by Philippe Mora, got negative reactions and caused disturbance