1966 Cannes Film Festival
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.
Official poster of the 19th Cannes Film Festival, an original illustration by Rene Ferracci. | |
| Opening film | Modesty Blaise |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Faraon |
| Location | Cannes, France |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Awards | Grand Prix du Festival International du Film (Signore & Signori) |
| No. of films | 25 (In Competition) 16 (Short Film) |
| Festival date | 5 May 1966 – 20 May 1966 |
| Website | festival-cannes |
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. The festival opened with Modesty Blaise, directed by Joseph Losey and closed with Faraon, directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
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