The 16th Locarno Film Festival was held from 17 to 28 July 1963 in Locarno, Switzerland. The festival featured the premiere of Lina Wertmüller's first feature film,"The Lizards". The opening film of the festival was"The Four Days of Naples" directed by Nanni Loy.
The top prize of the festival, the Golden Sail, was awarded to "Transport from Paradise" directed by Zbynek Brynych.
Official Sections.
The following films were screened in these sections:
Main Program.
Feature Films In Competition.
Highlighted title indicates winner of the Golden Sail
Out of Competition (Fuori Concorso).
Main Program / Feature Films Out of Competition
Main Program / Short Films Out of Competition
Official Awards.
FIPRESCI Jury.
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