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- In 1934, the festival was declared to be an annual event, and participation grew from nine countries to seventeen.
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In 1934, the festival was declared to be an annual event, and participation grew from nine countries to seventeen. That year the festival also gave its first official awards, namely the Mussolini Cup for Best Italian Film, the Mussolini Cup for Best Foreign Film, and the Corporations Ministry Cup.
- 6 August 1932; 91 years ago
- Venice, Italy
- Alberto Barbera, (since 2011)
- 92 in 2021
5 days ago · Nineteen countries took part, and an award called the Coppa Mussolini (Mussolini Cup) was introduced for best foreign film and best Italian film. The festival was so popular that in 1935 it became an annual event, and the Coppa Volpi (Volpi Cup)—named for festival founder Count Giuseppe Volpi—was awarded to the best actor and actress for ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The second Festival was held from 1 to 20 August 1934 and for the first time it included a competition. 19 countries took part with over 300 accredited journalists. The "Coppa Mussolini" was introduced for best foreign film and best Italian film; however there was no actual jury.
Aug 27, 2019 · The Venice Film Festival (Italian: Mostra Internazionale di Arte Cinematografica di Venezia) is the oldest in the world; its first (non-competitive) edition was held between the 6 th and 21 st of August 1932 on the terrace of the Hotel Excelsior on the Venice Lido, almost 90 years ago.
It ran for 15 days and featured films from nine countries. There was no festival in 1933, but it was declared an annual event at the 1934 edition, when the first awards were handed out. In 1936, along with the addition of a jury to decide the awards, the festival was separated from the Biennale.
Dec 24, 2019 · Livia Hengel 24 December 2019. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest — and arguably most prestigious — film festival in the world. Founded in 1932, it is part of the Venice Biennale and has become an annual event that takes place in late August or early September on the Lido of Venice.
Aug 15, 2019 · By Johan Smits. Posted on 15 August 2019 (Updated 15 February 2021) It’s no less than 86 years ago since the famous Venice Film Festival first saw the light of day in August 1932, making it the oldest film festival in the world.
