13th Venice International Film Festival
Italian film festival in 1952
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The 13th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 20 August to 12 September 1952.[1]
Founded1932
Festival date20 August â 12 September 1952
| Location | Venice, Italy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion of Saint Mark: Forbidden Games |
| Festival date | 20 August â 12 September 1952 |
| Website | Website |
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 â Jury President[2]
- Sandro De Feo
- Enrico Falqui, Italian writer
- Pericle Fazzini
- Enzo Masetti, Italian composer
- Luigi Rognoni
- Filippo Sacchi
- Carlo Trabucco
- Giuseppe Ungaretti, Italian writer
Official Sections
Main Competition
Official Awards
Main Competition
- Golden Lion of Saint Mark: Forbidden Games by René Clément
- Special Jury Prize:
- 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.[3] However, in 1992 she was awarded posthumously. The prize was accepted by her son Roberto Rossellini.[4]
- 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