1959 Cannes: Winners and Nominees

18 films were recognised at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, across 15 categories. 15 of them took home at least one award.

The biggest winner of the year was Butterflies Do Not Live Here, with 2 awards. The categories below run from In Competition - Feature films, In Competition - Short films and Prix de la meilleure sélection à la Tchecoslovaquie to the smaller prizes, and in every one the winner is listed first, followed by the other nominees.

Each title links to the film's full award history at all four awards, and the links at the bottom step to the previous and next ceremony.

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In Competition - Feature films

In Competition - Short films

Prix de la meilleure sélection à la Tchecoslovaquie

Short Film Prize

Award for Best Actor

Award for Best Actress

Award for Best Director

Distinction

Palme d'Or

Prix de comédie

Prix International

Short Film Palme d'Or

Short Film Special Jury Prize

Special Jury Prize

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