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1966 Cannes Film Festival

1966 Cannes Film Festival
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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 (1966-05-05) – 20 May 1966 (1966-05-20)
Website festival-cannes.com/en

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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