The 8th
Venice International Film Festival was held from 23 August to 15 September 1947. Screenwriter Vinicio Marinucci was appointed as the President of the Jury.
Formally, it still was not the
Golden Lion to designate the highest honor of the event. The prize was known as the Grand International Prize of Venice,
which was awarded to ''
The Strike
''The Strike'' (also known as ''Strike!'', although this is more properly the title of the fictitious Hollywood movie featured in the episode) is one of the short comedy films – written by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, and directed by Ric ...
'', directed by
Karel Steklý
Karel Steklý (9 October 1903 – 5 July 1987) was a Czech film director. He is most famous for his film '' Siréna'' (1947) for which he won the Golden Lion, and '' The Good Soldier Schweik'' (1957).
Filmography
*'' Prosťáček'' (1945) ...
.
Jury
Main Competition (Venezia 8)
*Vinicio Marinucci, Italian screenwriter and journalist (Jury President)
*Hugo Mauerhofer, Swiss film scholar
*Antonín Martin Brousil, Czechoslovak film critic and historian
*
Jacques Ibert, French composer
*Fabrizio Malipiero, Danish entrepreneur
*Cirly Ray, British journalist
*William Karol, Mexican film producer
*Dimitri Jeriomin, Soviet writer
*Jeanne Contini, American journalist
Official selection
In Competition
The following films were selected for the main international competition:
:
Highlighted title indicates Grand International Prize winner.
Awards
Official selection
The following official awards were presented at the 8th edition:
In Competition
*
Grand International Prize of Venice: ''
The Strike
''The Strike'' (also known as ''Strike!'', although this is more properly the title of the fictitious Hollywood movie featured in the episode) is one of the short comedy films – written by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, and directed by Ric ...
'' by
Karel Steklý
Karel Steklý (9 October 1903 – 5 July 1987) was a Czech film director. He is most famous for his film '' Siréna'' (1947) for which he won the Golden Lion, and '' The Good Soldier Schweik'' (1957).
Filmography
*'' Prosťáček'' (1945) ...
*
International Award for Best Actress:
Anna Magnani
Anna Maria Magnani (; 7 March 1908 – 26 September 1973) was an Italian actress.Obituary ''Variety'', 3 October 1973, pg. 47 She was known for her explosive acting and earthy, realistic portrayals of characters.
Born in Rome, she worked her ...
for ''
Angelina''
*
International Award for Best Actor:
Pierre Fresnay for ''
Monsieur Vincent''
References
External links
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