Location | Moscow, Soviet Union |
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Founded | 1959 |
Awards | Grand Prix |
Festival date | 6–17 July 1987 |
Website | Website |
The 15th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 6 to 17 July 1987. [1] The Golden Prize was awarded to the Italian film Intervista directed by Federico Fellini.
The following films were selected for the main competition:
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