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The 14th Cannes Film Festival was held from 3 to 18 May 1961.[4] The Palme d'Or went to the Une aussi longue absence, directed by Henri Colpi and Viridiana, directed by Luis Buñuel.[5] The festival opened with Che gioia vivere, directed by René Clément.
Official poster of the 14th Cannes Film Festival, an original illustration by A.M. Rodicq.[1] | |
| Opening film | Che gioia vivere |
|---|---|
| Location | Cannes, France |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Awards | Palme d'Or (Une aussi longue absence and Viridiana)[2] |
| No. of films | 30 (In Competition)[3] 2 (Out of Competition) 27 (Short Film) |
| Festival date | 3 May 1961 – 18 May 1961 |
| Website | festival-cannes |
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.[6]
The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1961 competition:[7]
Feature films
Short films
The following feature films competed for the Palme d'Or:[3]
The following film was selected to be screened out of competition:[3]
The following short films competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or:[3]
The following films and people received the 1961 awards:[2]
Short films
Commission Supérieure Technique[5]
Other awards
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