Location | Moscow, USSR |
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Founded | 1959 |
Awards | Grand Prix |
Festival date | 3–17 August 1959 |
Website | Website |
The 1st Moscow International Film Festival was held from 3 to 17 August 1959. [1] The Grand Prix was awarded to the Soviet film Destiny of a Man directed by Sergei Bondarchuk.
The following films were selected for the main competition:
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