The 46th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 4 to 15 September 1989.
Soviet actor and filmmaker Andrei Smirnov was the Jury President of the main competition.
The Golden Lion winner was "A City of Sadness" directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Jury.
The following people comprised the 1989 jury:
Independent Sections.
Venice International Film Critics' Week.
The following feature films were selected to be screened as "In Competition" for this section:
Official Awards.
Main Competition.
Volpi Cup for Best Actress: Peggy Ashcroft &amp; Geraldine James for "She's Been Away"
References.
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