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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
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.
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Aug 15, 2019 · The very first Venice Film Festival posters, from 1932, 1934 and 1940 (left to right) During the post-war years of the 1940s, the Festival expanded, saw the return of the USSR as a participant, and the introduction of the iconic Golden Lion of St. Mark for best film.
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 11, 2016 · 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.
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.