The following are locations used in the filming : The film opened the 1959 Cannes Film Festival and was widely acclaimed , winning numerous awards , including the Best Director Award at Cannes , the Critics Award of the 1959 New York Film Critics ' Circle and the Best European Film Award at 1960 's Bodil Awards . It was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 32nd Academy Awards . The film holds a 100 % " Certified Fresh " rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 57 reviews , with a weighted average of 9.34 / 10
1959 Cannes Film Festival
1959 Cannes Film Festival
The 400 Blows