Silver Lion

motion-picture award

Also known as: Leone d’Argento

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The Silver Lion is an award presented at the Venice Film Festival. The Venice Film Festival, established in 1932, is the world's oldest film festival. The Silver Lion has been awarded for various achievements, including best direction and best short film, and also recognizes runners-up for the festival's top prize, the Golden Lion. The term "Silver Lion" can also refer to the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America's exploring program.12

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Among these is the Leone d’Argento (Silver Lion), which has been awarded for achievements such as best direction and best short film, as well as for runners-up among films competing for the Leone d’Oro. Notable Leone d’Oro winners include Rashomon (1950), Last Year at Marienbad (1961), and Brokeback Mountain…
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Among these is the Leone d’Argento (Silver Lion), which has been awarded for achievements such as best direction and best short film, as well as for runners-up among films competing for the Leone d’Oro. Notable Leone d’Oro winners include Rashomon (1950), Last Year at Marienbad (1961), and Brokeback Mountain…
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