Cannes: 14 Controversial Films That Made Audiences Literally Boo

Though it's now thought of as a classic, Federico Fellini's masterpiece was condemned by the Catholic Church for portraying characters with such loose morals. The jury disagreed and awarded it the Palme d'Or, and the controversy only served to fuel the buzz around the film. It went on to earn an Oscar and solidified Fellini's status as one of the most important directors of his generation.