20th Moscow International Film Festival


The 20th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 19 to 29 July 1997. The Golden St. George was awarded to the American film Marvin's Room directed by Jerry Zaks.

Jury

The following films were selected for the main competition:
English titleOriginal titleDirectorProduction country
SwallowtailSuvaroteiruShunji IwaiJapan
Blue MountainBlue MountainThomas TannerSwitzerland, Germany
The Minister of StateSágojoga ministtarPaul-Anders SimmaFinland, Norway, Sweden
Knockin' on Heaven's DoorKnockin' on Heaven's DoorThomas JahnGermany, Netherlands, Belgium
Kings for a DayComme des roisFrançois VelleFrance
Marvin's RoomMarvin's RoomJerry ZaksUnited States
A TrapPułapkaAdek DrabińskiPoland
The Witman BoysWitman fiukJános SzászHungary, France, Germany, Poland
Marianna UcrìaMarianna UcrìaRoberto FaenzaItaly, France, Portugal
Mother and SonMat' i synAlexander SokurovRussia, Germany
The Best Job in the WorldLe Plus Beau Métier du mondeGérard LauzierFrance
Shanghai 1937Hotel ShanghaiPeter PatzakAustria, China
First OptionFei huGordon ChanHong Kong
Bring Me the Head of Mavis DavisBring Me the Head of Mavis DavisJohn HendersonUnited Kingdom
Sardari BegumSardari BegumShyam BenegalIndia
ChevroletChevroletJavier MaquaSpain

Awards