27th Venice International Film Festival

27th Venice International Film Festival
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion:
The Battle of Algiers
Festival date28 August – 10 September 1966
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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.