2016 Cannes Film Festival

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The 2016 Cannes Film Festival, held from May 11 to 22, was a significant event in the world of cinema. It featured a diverse lineup of films, including 21 feature films in competition. The festival was presided over by Australian filmmaker George Miller, with notable jury members such as Guillermo del Toro and Jake Gyllenhaal. Key films included "I, Daniel Blake" by Ken Loach, "American Honey" by Andrea Arnold, and "The Salesman" by Asghar Farhadi. The festival also included the Un Certain Regard section, featuring films like "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki" and "The Red Turtle." Out-of-competition films included "The BFG" by Steven Spielberg and "Café Society" by Woody Allen. The Palme d'Or was awarded to "I, Daniel Blake," while other notable awards went to "It's Only the End of the World" for the Grand Prix and "American Honey" for the Jury Prize. The event concluded with a strong emphasis on international cinema and talent recognition.