The 10th Cannes Film Festival took place from 2 to 17 May 1957. French writer André Maurois served as jury president for the main competition, while Dolores del RÃÂo was the first female member of the jury for the official selection.
The Palme d'Or, the festival's top prize, was awarded to Friendly Persuasion by William Wyler.
The festival opened with Around the World in 80 Days by Michael Anderson.
Juries
Main Competition
- André Maurois, French writer - Jury President
- Jean Cocteau, French writer and filmmaker - Honorary Jury President
- Dolores del RÃÂo, Mexican actress
- Maurice Genevoix, French writer
- Georges Huisman, French historian
- Maurice Lehmann, French actor
- Marcel Pagnol, French writer and filmmaker
- Michael Powell, British filmmaker
- Jules Romains, French writer
- George Stevens, American filmmaker
- VladimÃÂr VlÃÂek, Czechoslovakian
Short Films Competition
Official Selection
In Competition
The following feature films competed for the Palme d'Or:
Out of Competition
The following film was selected to be screened out of competition:
Short Films Competition
The following short films competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or:
Official Awards
Main Competition
Short Films Competition
Independent Awards
References
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Media