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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
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.
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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.
4 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
Sep 6, 2022 · Conceived and strongly desired by Count Giuseppe Volpi di Misurata, the Venice Film Festival saw its debut in 1932. The second edition was instead in 1934. Both editions were directed by Luciano De Feo, former director general of the Istituto Luce from 1924 to 1928.
Aug 28, 2007 · Following the Visual Arts Biennale formula, the filmfest was originally conceived as a once-every-two-years event, but became annual after 1934, when prizes were given for the first time.