54th Venice International Film Festival
54th Venice International Film Festival
Location: Venice, Italy
Dates: August 27 – September 6, 1997
Jury President: Jane Campion (New Zealand)
Highlights:
- Opening film: Deconstructing Harry by Woody Allen
- Closing film: A restored 1912 silent film Richard III, with live narration by Vittorio Gassman and music conducted by Ennio Morricone with the Arturo Toscanini Orchestra
- Golden Lion (top prize): Hana-bi, directed by Takeshi Kitano
The festival featured a jury for the Main Competition led by Campion and a lineup of films screened during the event.
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