2007 Cannes Film Festival
The 60th Cannes Film Festival ran from 16 to 27 May 2007. The President of the Jury was British director Stephen Frears. Twenty two films from twelve countries were selected to compete for the Palme d'Or. The awards were announced on 26 May. Romanian film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, directed by Cristian Mungiu, was awarded with the Palme.
Official poster of the 60th Cannes Film Festival. | |
| Opening film | My Blueberry Nights |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Days of Darkness |
| Location | Cannes, France |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Awards | Palme d'Or: 4 Months,3 Weeks and 2 Days |
| Hosted by | Diane Kruger |
| No. of films | 22 (In Competition) 20 (Un Certain Regard) 9 (Out of Competition) 16 (Cinéfondation) 11 (Special Screenings) 11 (Short Films Competition) |
| Festival date | 16 May 2007 – 27 May 2007 |
| Website | festival-cannes |
The festival Opening Film was My Blueberry Nights, directed by Wong Kar-wai, while Days of Darkness, directed by Denys Arcand was the Closing Film. German actress Diane Kruger was the mistress of ceremonies.
The official poster of the 60th Cannes festival featured Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche, Jane Campion, Souleymane Cissé, Penélope Cruz, Gérard Depardieu, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and Wong Kar-wai, all photographed by Alex Majoli.