| Location | Venice, Italy |
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| Founded | 1932 |
| Festival date | 8 August – 1 September 1939 |
| Website | Website |
The "7th" annual (void) Venice International Film Festival was held from 8 August to 1 September 1939. This edition has been strongly influenced by the Fascist regime and was deserted by the United States of America. The Mussolini Cup was won by the historical film Cardinal Messias, while the other main prizes were not awarded.[1]