27th Venice International Film Festival
| Location | Venice, Italy |
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| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion: The Battle of Algiers |
| Festival date | 28 August – 10 September 1966 |
| Website | Website |
The 27th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 28 August to 10 September 1966.
Italian writer Giorgio Bassani was the Jury President. The Golden Lion winner was The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.