8th Venice International Film Festival (1940)

The "8th" annual (void) Venice International Film Festival was held from September 1 to September 8, 1940, less than three months after Italy had belatedly entered the Second World War as Germany’s ally. Together with the 1941 and 1942 it is 'considered void- as if they did not happen'. The events were held in places far away from the Lido, and very few countries participated due to World War II and directors that were members of the Rome–Berlin axis. In fact the Festival lost its ‘international’ designation that year, as the war had reduced the number of participating nations to just three: Italy, Germany and, in a sparring role, Hungary. It became therefore the "Manifestazione cinematografica italo-tedesca", to reflect its Italo-German character. The two countries participated with seven feature films each, while Hungary had three.[1] Additionally, a strong fascist political meddling from the Italian fascist government under Benito Mussolini had led to Italy experiencing a period of cultural depression oppressed by fascist propaganda.[2][3]

"8th" (void) Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
Festival date1 – 8 September 1940
WebsiteWebsite

Jury

Although the festival is still competitive it takes place without an official jury. Awards are given by the festival's president based on the decision of Italian and German film delegates.[4]

In Competition
English title Original title Director(s) Production country
N/AMuz z neznámaMartin FričBohemia
Opera BallOpernballGéza von BolváryNazi Germany
(The Postmaster)Der PostmeisterGustav UcickyNazi Germany
A Mother's LoveMutterliebeGustav UcickyNazi Germany
N/AJud SüßVeit HarlanNazi Germany
N/ABefreite HändeHans SchweikartNazi Germany
N/ATrenck, der PandurHerbert SelpinNazi Germany
The Siege of the AlcazarL'assedio dell'AlcazarAugusto GeninaKingdom of Italy
N/AOltre l'amoreCarmine GalloneKingdom of Italy
N/ALa peccatriceAmleto PalermiKingdom of Italy

Awards

References
  1. "A message from Joseph Goebbels, in 'Overland literary journal'". Retrieved 2014-09-30.
  2. "The 1940s". Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  3. "The 30s". Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  4. "Venice Film Festival: Overview". Retrieved 2014-09-30.
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