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"8th" (void) Venice International Film Festival

Festival poster
Location	Venice, Italy
Founded	1932
Festival date	1 – 8 September 1940
Website	Website

The "8th" annual (void) Venice International Film Festival was held from September 1 to September 8, 1940, less than three months after Italy had belatedly entered the Second World War as Germany's ally. The events were held in places far away from the Lido, and very few countries participated due to World War II and directors that were members of the Rome–Berlin axis. In fact the Festival lost its ‘international’ designation that year, as the war had reduced the number of participating nations to just three: Italy, Germany and, in a sparring role, Hungary. It became therefore the "Manifestazione cinematografica italo-tedesca", to reflect its Italo-German character. The two countries participated with seven feature films each, while Hungary had three. Additionally, a strong fascist political meddling from the Italian fascist government under Benito Mussolini had led to Italy experiencing a period of cultural depression oppressed by fascist propaganda.

Jury

Although the festival is still competitive it takes place without an official jury. Awards are given by the festival's president based on the decision of Italian and German film delegates.

In Competition

Official Awards

• Mussolini Cup:
  • Best Foreign Film: Der Postmeister by Gustav Ucicky
  • Best Italian Film: The Siege of the Alcazar by Augusto Genina
• Golden Crow: Jud Süß by Veit Harlan

References

1. "A message from Joseph Goebbels, in 'Overland literary journal'". Retrieved 2014-09-30.
2. "The 1940s". Retrieved October 8, 2013.
3. "The 30s". Retrieved October 11, 2013.
4. "Venice Film Festival: Overview". Retrieved 2014-09-30.

External links

• Official website
• Venice Film Festival 1940 Awards on IMDb

• 1940 film festivals
• 1940 in Italy
• Venice Film Festival
• 1940s in Venice
• September 1940 events in Europe