53rd Venice International Film Festival

53rd Venice International Film Festival
Opening filmSleepers
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion: Michael Collins
Festival date28 August – 7 September 1996
WebsiteWebsite
Venice Film Festival chronology

The 53rd annual Venice International Film Festival was held between 28 August to 7 September 1996.[1][2][3]

Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski was the Jury President of the main competition. The Golden Lion winner was Michael Collins directed by Neil Jordan.

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  3. ^ "Da De Niro alla Kidman aspettando il Leone". Corriere della Sera. 25 August 1996. p. 28.