| Location | Moscow, USSR |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Awards | Grand Prix |
| Festival date | 3–17 August 1959 |
| Website | Website |
The 1st Moscow International Film Festival was held from 3 to 17 August 1959.[1] The Grand Prix was awarded to the Soviet film Destiny of a Man directed by Sergei Bondarchuk.