| Location | Moscow, Soviet Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Awards | Grand Prix |
| Festival date | 9–23 July 1961 |
| Website | http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru |
The 2nd Moscow International Film Festival was held from 9 to 23 July 1961.[1] The Grand Prix was shared between the Japanese film The Naked Island directed by Kaneto Shindo and the Soviet film Clear Skies directed by Grigori Chukhrai.