The 53rd Cannes Film Festival took place from 14 to 25 May 2000.

[4] French filmmaker Luc Besson was the Jury President for the main competition.

Virginie Ledoyen was the mistress of ceremonies.

[5] Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier won the Palme d'Or for the musical-drama film Dancer in the Dark.

[6][7] The festival opened with Vatel by Roland Joffé,[8][9] and closed with Stardom by Denys Arcand.