1978 Cannes Film Festival
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The 31st Cannes Film Festival was held from 16 to 30 May 1978. The Palme d'Or went to The Tree of Wooden Clogs by Ermanno Olmi.[4] This festival saw the introduction of a new non-competitive section, 'Un Certain Regard', which replaces 'Les Yeux Fertiles' (1975-1977), 'L'Air du temps' and 'Le Passé composé'.[5]
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Opening film | Moy laskovyy i nezhnyy zver |
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Closing film | Fedora |
Location | Cannes, France |
Founded | 1946 |
Awards | Palme d'Or (L'albero degli zoccoli)[2] |
No. of films | 23 (In Competition)[3] 14 (Un Certain Regard) 3 (Out of Competition) 10 (Short Film) |
Festival date | 16 May 1978 (1978-05-16) – 30 May 1978 (1978-05-30) |
Website | festival-cannes |
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The festival opened with Moy laskovyy i nezhnyy zver, directed by Emil Loteanu[6][7] and closed with Fedora, directed by Billy Wilder.[8]