1987 Cannes Film Festival Semaine de la Critique): The following films were screened for the 1987 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs): The following films and people received the 1987 Official selection awards: Golden Camera Short films FIPRESCI Prizes Commission Supérieure Technique Ecumenical Jury Award of the Youth 1987 Cannes Film Festival The 40th Cannes Film Festival was held from 7 to 19 May 1987. The Palme d'Or went to the "Sous le soleil de Satan" by Maurice Pialat, a choice which was considered "highly controversial" and the prize was given under the jeers of the public. Pialat is quoted to have retorted "You don’t
1953 Cannes Film Festival 1953 Cannes Film Festival The 6th Cannes Film Festival was held from 15 to 29 April 1953. The Grand Prix of the Festival went to "The Wages of Fear" by Henri-Georges Clouzot. The festival opened with "Horizons sans fin" by Jean Dréville. During the opening ceremony, Walt Disney was awarded the "Legion of Honour" from the hands of Monsieur Hugues, Minister of Information. The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1953 competition: Feature films Short films The following feature films competed for the Grand Prix: The following short films competed for the Short Film Grand Prix: The