1961 Cannes Film Festival 1961 Cannes Film Festival The 14th Cannes Film Festival was held from 3 to 18 May 1961. The Palme d'Or went to the "Une aussi longue absence", directed by Henri Colpi and "Viridiana", directed by Luis Buñuel. The festival opened with "Che gioia vivere", directed by René Clément. The festival also screened Shirley Clarke's debut film "The Connection" due to the efforts of the French Syndicate of Cinema Critics. The success of the film caused the festival to create International Critics' Week the following year. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1961 competition: Feature films Short
2014 Cannes Film Festival best actor prize for his portrayal of a marine painter in "Mr. Turner". Bennett Miller was named as best director for his work on "Foxcatcher". The Jury Prize was split between the drama "Mommy" and the drama "Goodbye to Language". In Competition Un Certain Regard Golden Camera Cinéfondation Short Films FIPRESCI Prize Vulcan Award of the Technical Artist Ecumenical Jury Awards in the frame of International Critics' Week Awards in the frame of Directors' Fortnight Queer Palm Jury Palm Dog Jury Association Prix François Chalais Cannes Soundtrack Award 2014 Cannes Film Festival The 67th Cannes Film Festival was held from