The 19th Cannes Film Festival was held from 5 to 20 May 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, in tie with Un homme et une femme by Claude Lelouch. The festival opened with Modesty Blaise, directed by Joseph Losey and closed with Faraon, directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.

Jury

The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1966 film competition: Feature films Short films

Official selection

In competition - Feature film

The following feature films competed for the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film:

Short film competition

The following short films competed for the Grand Prix:

Parallel section

International Critics' Week

The following feature films were screened for the 5th International Critics' Week (5e Semaine de la Critique):

Awards

Official awards

The following films and people received the 1966 Official selection awards: Short films

Independent awards

FIPRESCI Commission Supérieure Technique OCIC Award Other awards

Media