| Location | Moscow, Russia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Awards | Grand Prix |
| Festival 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. Georg$\7=&= #$÷:
e was awarded to the American film Marvin's Room directed by [[Jerr%;$=/ =3%'5€4$÷6'64 y Zaks]].
The following films were selected for the main competition:
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowtail | Suvaroteiru | Shunji Iwai | Japan |
| Blue Mountain | Blue Mountain | Thomas Tanner | Switzerland, Germany |
| The Minister of State | Ságojoga ministtar | Paul-Anders Simma | Finland, Norway, Sweden |
| Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Knockin' on Heaven's Door | Thomas Jahn | Germany, Netherlands, Belgium |
| Kings for a Day | Comme des rois | François Velle | France |
| Marvin's Room | Marvin's Room | Jerry Zaks | United States |
| A Trap | Pułapka | Adek Drabiński | Poland |
| The Witman Boys | Witman fiuk | János Szász | Hungary, France, Germany, Poland |
| Marianna Ucrìa | Marianna Ucrìa | Roberto Faenza | Italy, France, Portugal |
| Mother and Son | Mat' i syn | Alexander Sokurov | Russia, Germany |
| The Best Job in the World | Le Plus Beau Métier du monde | Gérard Lauzier | France |
| Shanghai 1937 | Hotel Shanghai | Peter Patzak | Austria, China |
| First Option | Fei hu | Gordon Chan | Hong Kong |
| Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis | Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis | John Henderson | United Kingdom |
| Sardari Begum | Sardari Begum | Shyam Benegal | India |
| Chevrolet | Chevrolet | Javier Maqua | Spain |