12th Venice International Film Festival

12th Venice International Film Festival
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion of Saint Mark: Rashomon
Festival date20 August – 10 September 1951
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The 12th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 20 August to 10 September 1951.

Italian film critic Mario Gromo, was the jury president for the main competition. The Golden Lion of Saint Mark was awarded to Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa.