1997 Cannes: Winners and Nominees
17 films were recognised at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival, across 16 categories. 14 of them took home at least one award.
The biggest winner of the year was She's So Lovely, with 2 awards. The categories below run from In Competition - Feature films, In Competition - Short films and Grand Prix de la Commission Supérieure Technique 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
Grand Prix de la Commission Supérieure Technique
She's So Lovely(1997)Winner
The Fifth Element(1997)Winner
Jury Prize - Short Film
- Leonie(1997)Winner
Les Vacances(1997)Winner
Palme d'Or
Taste of Cherry(1997)Winner
The Eel(1997)Winner
Best Actor
She's So Lovely(1997)Winner
Best Actress
Nil by Mouth(1997)Winner
Best Director
Happy Together(1997)Winner
Best Screenplay
The Ice Storm(1997)Winner
Caméra d'or
Suzaku(1997)Winner
Caméra d'or Special Distinction
The Life of Jesus(1997)Winner
Grand Prix
The Sweet Hereafter(1997)Winner
Jury Prize
Western(1997)Winner
Out of Competition - Feature films
Short Film Palme d'Or
Winner