Cannes Film Festival
38th edition
- May 20, 1985
- France
FranceThe 38th Cannes Film Festival took place from 8 to 20 May 1985. Czechoslovakian filmmaker Miloš Forman served as jury president for the main competition. Yugoslavian filmmaker Emir Kusturica won the Palme d'Or, the festival's top prize, for the drama film When Father Was Away on Business.
Main Competition
| Award | Movie | People |
|---|---|---|
| Palme d'Or | When Father Was Away on Business | Emir Kusturica |
| Grand Prix | Birdy | Alan Parker |
| Jury Prize | Colonel Redl | István Szabó |
| Best Director | Rendez-vous | André Téchiné |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | The Official Story | Norma Aleandro |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Mask | Cher |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Kiss of the Spider Woman | William Hurt |
| Best Artistic Contribution | Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters | Paul Schrader |
| FIPRESCI Prize | When Father Was Away on Business | Emir Kusturica |
Caméra d'Or
The Caméra d'Or ("Golden Camera") is an award of the Cannes Film Festival for the best first feature film presented in one of the Cannes selections (Official Selection, Directors' Fortnight or Critics' Week).
| Award | Movie | People |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | Oriana | Fina Torres |
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
The Prize of the Ecumenical Jury (French: Prix du Jury Œcuménique) is an independent film award for feature-length films shown at major international film festivals since 1973. The award was created by Christian film makers,[citation needed] film critics and other film professionals. The objective o... More
| Award | Movie | People |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | The Official Story | Luis Puenzo |