57th Venice International Film Festival

57th Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion: The Circle
Festival date30 August – 9 September 2000
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The 57th annual Venice International Film Festival was held between 30 August to 9 September 2000.

Czech filmmaker Miloš Forman was the Jury President of the main competition.

The Golden Lion was awarded to the Iranian film The Circle, directed by Jafar Panahi. American filmmaker and actor Clint Eastwood was the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.