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. It was introduced in 1957. In 1953 and 1954, the highest prize had been called the Gran Premio. In 1955 and 1956 it was replaced by the Silver Shell. Six directors have won the Golden Shell twice:

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director

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(in 1969 & 1984),

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director

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(in 1982 & 1986), Mexican director

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(in 1993 & 2000),

director

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(in 1994 & 1996),

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ian director

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(in 2004 & 2006), and Spanish director

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(in 2011 & 2018).

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* * {{San Sebastián International Film Festival San Sebastián International Film Festival Spanish film awards Lists of films by award International film awards Awards established in 1957

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