Cannes Film Festival and the international breakthrough of New Wave films, 1958–1968

1. Political turbulence shadows Cannes 1958 edition

   May 2, 1958Labels: Cannes Festival, Algerian Crisis, Charles de

   • Festival 1958
   • Cannes History

2. Marché du Film is officially established

   Apr 30, 1959Labels: March du, Cannes Festival

   • Festival 1959
   • March 60th
   • March Wiki

3. Truffaut’s "The 400 Blows" opens Cannes

   Apr 30, 1959Labels: Fran ois, The 400

   • Festival 1959
   • Cannes Truffaut
   • Britannica Truffaut

4. Fellini’s "La Dolce Vita" wins Palme d’Or

   May 20, 1960Labels: Federico Fellini, La Dolce

   • Festival 1960
   • Cannes La Dolce
   • La Dolce Wiki

5. Antonioni’s "L’Avventura" wins Jury Prize

   May 20, 1960Labels: Michelangelo Antonioni, L Avventura

   • Festival 1960
   • L Avventura Wiki

6. Cannes awards split Palme d’Or to "Viridiana"

   May 18, 1961Labels: Viridiana, Luis Bu

   • Festival 1961
   • Viridiana Wiki

7. Creation of International Critics’ Week announced

   May 7, 1962Labels: International Critics, Shirley Clarke

   • Festival 1962
   • Critics Week

8. Brazil wins Palme d’Or with "Keeper of Promises"

   May 23, 1962Labels: O Pagador, Brazilian Cinema

   • Festival 1962
   • Keeper Wiki

9. Visconti’s "The Leopard" wins Palme d’Or

   May 23, 1963Labels: Luchino Visconti, The Leopard

   • Festival 1963
   • Criterion Leopard

10. Top prize renamed Grand Prix; Demy wins

    May 14, 1964Labels: Grand Prix, Jacques Demy

    • Festival 1964
    • Umbrellas Wiki

11. Antonioni’s "Blowup" wins top prize at Cannes

    May 12, 1967Labels: Michelangelo Antonioni, Blowup

    • Festival 1967
    • Blowup Wiki

12. 1968 Cannes Film Festival is cancelled mid-run

    May 19, 1968Labels: May 1968, Fran ois

    • Festival 1968
    • Criterion 1968