The 8th Venice International Film Festival was held from 23 August to 15 September 1947.

[1] Screenwriter Vinicio Marinucci was appointed as the president of the jury.

[2] Formally, it still was not the Golden Lion to designate the highest honor of the event.

The main prize was known as the Grand International Prize of Venice,[3] which was awarded to The Strike, directed by Karel Steklý.

[4] The following films were selected for the main international competition: The following official awards were presented at the 8th edition:[4]