1956 Cannes Film Festival This decision in turn had become a divisive issue in the festival, as it was seen as censorship. In 1956 it was decided to eliminate all such censorship from the selection and thereby start a new era in the festival. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1956 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 1956 awards: Short films OCIC Award 1956 Cannes Film Festival The 9th Cannes Film Festival was held
1974 Cannes Film Festival The following feature films were screened for the 13th International Critics' Week (13e Semaine de la Critique): The following films were screened for the 1974 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs): The following films and people received the 1974 Official selection awards: Short films FIPRESCI Commission Supérieure Technique Ecumenical Jury 1974 Cannes Film Festival The 27th Cannes Film Festival was held from 9 to 24 May 1974. The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to "The Conversation" by Francis Ford Coppola. The festival opened with "Amarcord", directed by Federico Fellini and closed with "S*P*Y*S", directed by Irvin Kershner. The