Opening film | Fanfan la Tulipe |
---|---|
Closing film |
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin |
Location | Cannes, France |
Founded | 1946 |
Awards | Palme d'Or: Elephant |
Hosted by | Monica Bellucci |
No. of films | 20 (In Competition)
[2] 19 (Un Certain Regard) 19 (Out of Competition) 20 (Cinéfondation) 9 Short Films Competition) |
Festival date | 14 May 2003 | – 25 May 2003
Website |
festival-cannes |
The 56th Cannes Film Festival started on 14 May and ran until 25 May 2003. It showcased a diverse selection of international films from various genres. French opera and theatre director, filmmaker, actor and producer Patrice Chéreau was the president of the jury. The Palme d'Or went to the American film Elephant by Gus Van Sant based on the Columbine High School massacre. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Another notable highlight of the 2003 Cannes Film Festival was the presence of iconic filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, who received an Honorary Palme d'Or for his contributions to cinema throughout his career.
The festival Opening Film was Fanfan la Tulipe, directed by Gérard Krawczyk, while Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin, directed by Richard Schickel, was the Closing Film [8] Monica Bellucci was the mistress of ceremonies. [9]
The following people were appointed as the Jury for the various sections below: [11]
The following feature films competed for the Palme d'Or: [2] The Palme d'Or winner has been highlighted.
The following films were selected for the competition of Un Certain Regard: [2]
The following films were selected to be screened out of competition: [2]
The following short films were selected for the competition of Cinéfondation: [2]
The following short films competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or: [2]
The following films were screened for the 42nd International Critics' Week (42e Semaine de la Critique): [12]
Feature film competition
Short film competition
Special screenings
Apart from 16 short films, the following feature films were screened for the 2003 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs): [13]
The following films and people received the 2003 Official selection awards: [14] [3] [4]
Opening film | Fanfan la Tulipe |
---|---|
Closing film |
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin |
Location | Cannes, France |
Founded | 1946 |
Awards | Palme d'Or: Elephant |
Hosted by | Monica Bellucci |
No. of films | 20 (In Competition)
[2] 19 (Un Certain Regard) 19 (Out of Competition) 20 (Cinéfondation) 9 Short Films Competition) |
Festival date | 14 May 2003 | – 25 May 2003
Website |
festival-cannes |
The 56th Cannes Film Festival started on 14 May and ran until 25 May 2003. It showcased a diverse selection of international films from various genres. French opera and theatre director, filmmaker, actor and producer Patrice Chéreau was the president of the jury. The Palme d'Or went to the American film Elephant by Gus Van Sant based on the Columbine High School massacre. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Another notable highlight of the 2003 Cannes Film Festival was the presence of iconic filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, who received an Honorary Palme d'Or for his contributions to cinema throughout his career.
The festival Opening Film was Fanfan la Tulipe, directed by Gérard Krawczyk, while Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin, directed by Richard Schickel, was the Closing Film [8] Monica Bellucci was the mistress of ceremonies. [9]
The following people were appointed as the Jury for the various sections below: [11]
The following feature films competed for the Palme d'Or: [2] The Palme d'Or winner has been highlighted.
The following films were selected for the competition of Un Certain Regard: [2]
The following films were selected to be screened out of competition: [2]
The following short films were selected for the competition of Cinéfondation: [2]
The following short films competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or: [2]
The following films were screened for the 42nd International Critics' Week (42e Semaine de la Critique): [12]
Feature film competition
Short film competition
Special screenings
Apart from 16 short films, the following feature films were screened for the 2003 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs): [13]
The following films and people received the 2003 Official selection awards: [14] [3] [4]