2000 Cannes Film Festival

The 53rd Cannes Film Festival started on 14 May and ran until 25 May 2000. French film director, screenwriter, and producer Luc Besson was the Jury President. The Palme d'Or went to the Danish film Dancer in the Dark by Lars von Trier.

2000 Cannes Film Festival
Official poster of the 53rd Cannes Film Festival featuring an original illustration by Italian artist Lorenzo Mattotti.
Opening filmVatel
Closing filmStardom
LocationCannes, France
Founded1946
AwardsPalme d'Or (Dancer in the Dark)
Hosted byVirginie Ledoyen
No. of films23 (En Competition)
22 (Un Certain Regard)
11 (Out of Competition)
13 (Cinéfondation)
11 (Short Film)
Festival date14 May 2000 (2000-05-14) – 25 May 2000 (2000-05-25)
Websitefestival-cannes.com/en

The festival opened with Vatel, directed by Roland Joffé and closed with Stardom, directed by Denys Arcand. Virginie Ledoyen was the mistress of ceremonies.

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