69th Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster | |
| Opening film | The Reluctant Fundamentalist |
|---|---|
| Closing film | The Man Who Laughs |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion: Pietà |
| Hosted by | Kasia Smutniak |
| Festival date | 29 August – 8 September 2012 |
| Website | Website |
The 69th annual Venice International Film Festival, was held from 29 August to 8 September 2012, at Venice Lido in Italy.
American filmmaker Michael Mann was the jury president for the main competition. Polish actress Kasia Smutniak was the Host of the opening and closing ceremonies. The Golden Lion was awarded to Pietà by Kim Ki-duk.
The festival opened with The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mira Nair, and closed with The Man Who Laughs by Jean-Pierre Ameris.