1966 Cannes Film Festival
Official poster of the 19th Cannes Film Festival, an original illustration by Rene Ferracci.
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| 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) |
| No. of films | 25 (In Competition) 16 (Short Film) |
| Festival date | 5 May 1966 – 20 May 1966 |
| Website | festival-cannes |
The 19th Cannes Film Festival was held on May 5-20, 1966. To honour the festival's 20th anniversary, a special prize was given.
The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to the Signore & Signori by Pietro Germi. The festival opened with Modesty Blaise, directed by Joseph Losey and closed with Faraon, directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
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