Italy and France Screened in competition at the 14th Venice International Film Festival on 26 August 1953 , the film was awarded the Silver Lion by Italian poet Eugenio Montale who headed the jury , along with a public ovation and acclaim from the majority of critics . " Belying all doubts about its appeal " , the film opened on September 17 , 1953 to both commercial and critical success
14th Venice International Film Festival
14th Venice International Film Festival
I Vitelloni