1966 Cannes Film Festival
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The 19th Cannes Film Festival was held from 5 to 20 May 1966. To honour the festival's 20th anniversary, a special prize was given.[4]
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![]() Official poster of the 19th Cannes Film Festival, an original illustration by Rene Ferracci.[1] | |
Opening film | Modesty Blaise |
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Closing film | Faraon |
Location | Cannes, France |
Founded | 1946 |
Awards | Grand Prix du Festival International du Film (Signore & Signori)[2] |
No. of films | 25 (In Competition)[3] 16 (Short Film) |
Festival date | 5 May 1966 (1966-05-05) – 20 May 1966 (1966-05-20) |
Website | festival-cannes |
Cannes Film Festival | |
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The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to the Signore & Signori by Pietro Germi, in tie with Un homme et une femme by Claude Lelouch.[2] The festival opened with Modesty Blaise, directed by Joseph Losey and closed with Faraon, directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.[5]