59th Venice International Film Festival
The 59th annual Venice International Film Festival was held between 27 August to 6 September 2002. The Golden Lion was awarded to The Magdalene Sisters directed by Peter Mullan. Jury. The following people comprised the 2002 jury: Official selection. In competition. The following films were nominated to compete for the Golden Lion of the 59th edition of the festival: Out of competition. The following films were screened as "Out of Competition": Autonomous sections. Venice International Film Critics' Week. The following feature films were selected to be screened as "In Competition" for this section: 59th Venice