23rd Berlin International Film Festival
1973 film festival in West Berlin, Germany
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The 23rd Berlin International Film Festival was held from 22 June to 3 July 1973.[1] The Golden Bear was awarded to Distant Thunder, directed by Satyajit Ray.[2]
LocationWest Berlin, Germany
Founded1951
AwardsGolden Bear: Distant Thunder
Festival date22 June – 3 July 1973
Festival poster | |
| Location | West Berlin, Germany |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Distant Thunder |
| Festival date | 22 June – 3 July 1973 |
| Website | Website |
Juries
The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[3]
Main Competition
- David Robinson, British writer and film critic - Jury President
- Freddy Buache, Swiss journalist and film historian
- Hiram García Borja, Mexican director of the Banco Nacional Cinematrográfico
- Eberhard Hauff, West-German filmmaker
- Harish Khanna, Indian director of the International Film Festival of India
- Paul Moor, American journalist and writer
- Walter Müller-Bringmann, West-German journalist and film critic
- René Thévenet, French producer
- Paolo Valmarana, Italian journalist and film critic
Official Sections
Main Competition
The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:
Out of competition
- Duel, directed by Steven Spielberg (United States)
- Emperor of the North Pole, directed by Robert Aldrich (United States)
Official Awards
The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[2]