| Location | Moscow, USSR |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Awards | Grand Prix |
| Festival date | 10 – 23 July 1973 |
| Website | http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru |
The 8th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 10 to 23 July 1973. The Golden Prizes were awarded to the Soviet film That Sweet Word: Liberty! directed by Vytautas Žalakevičius and the Bulgarian film Affection directed by Ludmil Staikov.
The following films were selected for the main competition: