1957 Cannes Film Festival
Official poster of the 10th Cannes Film Festival | |
| Opening film | Around the World in 80 Days |
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| Location | Cannes, France |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Awards | Palme d'Or: Friendly Persuasion |
| No. of films | 31 (In Competition) |
| Festival date | 2 May 1957 – 17 May 1957 |
| Website | festival-cannes |
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 Río 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.