22nd Venice International Film Festival

22nd Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion: Last Year at Marienbad
Festival date20 August – 3 September 1961
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The 22nd annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 20 August to 3 September 1961.

Italian film critic Filippo Sacchi was the Jury President for the main competition. The Golden Lion winner was Last Year at Marienbad directed by Alain Resnais.