Brief Overview :Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival started in 1932 is the oldest film festival in the world which takes place every year on the island of the Lido, Venice. The festival's principal awards are:

1.Golden Lion Award

The Golden Lion is the festival's principal award for best film.

2. Silver Lion Award

Silver Lion is presented as a "runner-up" prize to the Golden Lion

3. Special Jury Prize

A Special Jury Prize is awarded to one film only in some years.

4. Volpi Cups

The Volpi Cups are awarded to best actor and best actress.