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13th Venice International Film Festival
Italian film festival in 1952
Italian film festival in 1952
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 13th Venice International Film Festival |
| location | Venice, Italy |
| founded | 1932 |
| awards | Golden Lion of Saint Mark: *Forbidden Games* |
| date | 20 August – 12 September 1952 |
| website | [Website](http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/) |
| chronology | Venice Film Festival |
| preceded_by | [12th](12th-venice-international-film-festival) |
| followed_by | [14th](14th-venice-international-film-festival) |
The 13th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 20 August to 12 September 1952.
Italian film critic Mario Gromo, was the jury president for the main competition. The Golden Lion of Saint Mark was awarded to Forbidden Games by René Clément.
Jury
- Mario Gromo, Italian film critic — Jury President
- Sandro De Feo
- Enrico Falqui, Italian writer
- Pericle Fazzini
- Enzo Masetti, Italian composer
- Filippo Sacchi
- Carlo Trabucco
- Giuseppe Ungaretti, Italian writer
Official Sections
Main Competition
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Andrine and Kjell* | *Andrine og Kjell* | Kåre Bergstrøm | Norway |
| *Beauties of the Night* | *Les Belles de nuit* | René Clair | France |
| *The Brave Don't Cry* | Philip Leacock | United Kingdom | |
| *Carrie* | William Wyler | United States | |
| *Cruel Winds* | *Aandhiyan* | Chetan Anand | India |
| *Dark River* | *Las aguas bajan turbias* | Hugo del Carril | Argentina |
| *Death of a Salesman* | László Benedek | United States | |
| *Dishonor* | *Deshonra* | Daniel Tinayre | Argentina |
| *Europe '51* | *Europa '51* | Roberto Rossellini | Italy |
| *The Eyes Leave a Trace* | *Los ojos dejan huellas* | José Luis Sáenz de Heredia | Italy, Spain |
| ***Forbidden Games*** | ***Jeux interdits*** | **René Clément** | **France** |
| *The Importance of Being Earnest* | Anthony Asquith | United Kingdom | |
| *Genghis Khan* | *Ang Buhay ni Genghis Khan* | Manuel Conde | Philippines |
| *Judas* | *El Judas* | Ignacio F. Iquino | Spain |
| *The King and the Mockingbird* | *Le Roi et l'oiseau* | Paul Grimault | France |
| *The Life of Oharu* | 西鶴一代女 | Kenji Mizoguchi | Japan |
| *Mandy* | Alexander Mackendrick | United Kingdom | |
| *Phone Call from a Stranger* | Jean Negulesco | United States | |
| *The Quiet Man* | John Ford | ||
| *Sand* | *Areião* | Camillo Mastrocinque | Italy |
Official Awards
Main Competition
- Golden Lion of Saint Mark: Forbidden Games by René Clément
- Special Jury Prize:
- The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird by Paul Grimault
- Mandy by Alexander Mackendrick
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor: Fredric March for Death of a Salesman
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress: Ingrid Bergman for Europe '51
- Note: The Volpi Cup was not awarded to her in 1952 because she was dubbed (by Lydia Simoneschi) in the version presented at the Festival. However, in 1992 she was awarded posthumously. The prize was accepted by her son Roberto Rossellini.
- Best Original Screenplay: Nunnally Johnson for Phone Call from a Stranger
- Best Original Music: Georges Auric for La Putain respectueuse
- Best Production Design: Carmen Dillon for The Importance of Being Earnest
Independent Awards
International Award
- Europe '51 by Roberto Rossellini
- The Quiet Man by John Ford
- The Life of Oharu by Kenji Mizoguchi
FIPRESCI Prize
- Beauties of the Night by René Clair
OCIC Award
- The Quiet Man by John Ford
Pasinetti Award
- The Quiet Man by John Ford
References
References
- "The 1950s".
- "Juries for the 1950s".
- (September 13, 1952). "The Award Ceremony". [[La Stampa]].
- (September 12, 1992). "Bergman's Son To Accept Honor For Mom". [[Orlando Sentinel]].
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