1978 Cannes Film Festival 1978 Cannes Film Festival The 31st Cannes Film Festival was held from 16 to 30 May 1978. The Palme d'Or went to the L'albero degli zoccoli by Ermanno Olmi. This festival saw the introduction of a new non-competitive section, 'Un Certain Regard', which replaces 'Les Yeux Fertiles' (1975-1977), 'L'Air du temps' and 'Le Passé composé'. The festival opened with "Moy laskovyy i nezhnyy zver", directed by Emil Loteanu and closed with "Fedora", directed by Billy Wilder. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1978 feature film competition: Feature films The following feature films competed for the Palme
2018 Cannes Film Festival female film professionals, led by Jury president Cate Blanchett and veteran director Agnès Varda, took part to a demonstration on the red carpet, demanding more equality between men and women in the film industry, notably the end of the pay gap. In Competition Un Certain Regard Cinéfondation Golden Camera FIPRESCI Prizes Ecumenical Prize International Critics' Week Directors' Fortnight L'Œil d'or Queer Palm Palm Dog Prix François Chalais Cannes Soundtrack Award Trophée Chopard 2018 Cannes Film Festival The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival was held from 8 to 19 May 2018. Australian actress Cate Blanchett acted as President of the Jury.