| 20th Moscow International Film Festival | |
| Location: | Moscow, Russia |
| Founded: | 1959 |
| Awards: | Grand Prix |
| Date: | 19–29 July 1997 |
| Website: | Website |
The 20th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 19 to 29 July 1997.[1] The Golden St. George was awarded to the American film Marvin's Room directed by Jerry Zaks.
The following films were selected for the main competition:
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowtail | Suvaroteiru | Japan | |
| Blue Mountain | Blue Mountain | Switzerland, Germany | |
| The Minister of State | Ságojoga ministtar | Finland, Norway, Sweden | |
| Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Germany, Netherlands, Belgium | |
| Kings for a Day | Comme des rois | France | |
| Marvin's Room | Marvin's Room | United States | |
| A Trap | Pułapka | Poland | |
| The Witman Boys | Witman fiuk | Hungary, France, Germany, Poland | |
| Marianna Ucrìa | Marianna Ucrìa | Italy, France, Portugal | |
| Mother and Son | Mat' i syn | Russia, Germany | |
| The Best Job in the World | Le Plus Beau Métier du monde | France | |
| Shanghai 1937 | Hotel Shanghai | Austria, China | |
| First Option | Fei hu | Hong Kong | |
| Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis | Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis | United Kingdom | |
| Sardari Begum | Sardari Begum | India | |
| Chevrolet | Chevrolet | Spain | |