1996 Cannes Film Festival
The 49th Cannes Film Festival was held from 9 to 20 May 1996. The Palme d'Or went to Secrets & Lies by Mike Leigh.
The festival opened with Ridicule, directed by Patrice Leconte and closed with Flirting with Disaster, directed by David O. Russell.... Wikipedia
Dates: May 9, 1996 – May 20, 1996
Awards: Palme d'Or (Secrets & Lies)
Location: Cannes
Closing film: Flirting with Disaster
Opening film: Ridicule