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| Location | West Berlin, Germany |
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| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Distant Thunder |
| Festival date | 22 June – 3 July 1973 |
| Website | Website |
The 23rd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 22 June to 3 July 1973. [1] The Golden Bear was awarded to Distant Thunder by Satyajit Ray. [2]
The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival: [3]
The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:
The following prizes were awarded by the Jury: [2]
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