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.
Official poster of the 6th Cannes Film Festival, an original illustration by Jean-Luc. | |
| Opening film | Horizons sans fin |
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| Location | Cannes, France |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Awards | Grand Prize of the Festival (The Wages of Fear) |
| No. of films | 35 (In Competition) 43 (Short Film) |
| Festival date | 15 April 1953 – 29 April 1953 |
| Website | festival-cannes |
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.
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