1968 Cannes Film Festival

1968 Cannes Film Festival
Official poster of the 21st Cannes Film Festival, an original illustration by Beaugendre.
Opening filmGone with the Wind
Closing filmRocky Road to Dublin
(Final film screened)
LocationCannes, France
Founded1946
AwardsNo awards given
Hosted byGrace Kelly
No. of films28 (In Competition)
Festival date10 May 1968 (1968-05-10) – 24 May 1968 (1968-05-24)
Websitefestival-cannes.com/en

The 21st Cannes Film Festival took place from 10 to 19 May 1968, when it was officially cancelled due to the ongoing turmoil of May 1968 in France. French writer André Chamson served as jury president for the main competition.

The festival opened with Gone with the Wind (1939) by Victor Fleming.