The 22nd Cannes Film Festival was held from 8 to 23 May 1969. At this festival a new non-competitive section called Directors' Fortnight was added, in response to the cancellation of the 1968 festival.
The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to "If..." by Lindsay Anderson. The festival opened with "Sweet Charity", directed by Bob Fosse.
Jury.
The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1969 film competition:
Feature films
Short films
Official selection.
In competition - Feature film.
The following feature films competed for the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film:
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Films out of competition.
The following films were selected to be screened out of competition:
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Short film competition.
The following short films competed for the Grand Prix International du Festival:
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Parallel sections.
International Critics' Week.
The following feature films were screened for the 8th International Critics' Week (8e Semaine de la Critique):
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Directors' Fortnight.
The following films were screened for the 1969 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs):
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Short films
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Awards.
Official awards.
The following films and people received the 1969 Official selection awards:
Short films
Independent awards.
FIPRESCI
Commission Supérieure Technique
References.
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