38th Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster | |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
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| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion: Marianne and Juliane |
| Festival date | 2 – 12 September 1981 |
| Website | Website |
The 38th annual Venice International Film Festival was held on 2 to 12 September, 1981.
Italian writer and journalist Italo Calvino was the Jury President of the main competition. The Golden Lion winner was Marianne and Juliane directed by Margarethe von Trotta.