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2009 Venice Film Festival

66th Venice International Film Festival
66th Venice International Film Festival poster.jpg
Festival poster
Location Venice, Italy
Founded 1932
Awards Golden LionLebanon
Silver LionWomen Without Men
Festival date 2–12 September 2009
Website Website

The 66th annual Venice Film Festival held in Venice, Italy, was opened on 2 September 2009 by Baarìa - La porta del vento. International competition jury, led by Ang Lee, awarded Leone d'Oro to Lebanon. The festival was closed on 12 September 2009, with Maria Grazia Cucinotta serving as the festival's hostess.

The following 25 films competed for the Leone d'oro.

The following films were shown out of competition:

The international juries of the 66th Venice International Film Festival were composed as follows:


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