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In 1970, a second Golden Lion was introduced; this is an honorary award for people who have made an important contribution to cinema. The prize was introduced in 1949 as the Golden Lion of Saint Mark (which was one of the best known symbols of the ancient Republic of Venice). [2] In 1954, the prize was permanently named Golden Lion.
The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement (Italian: Leone d'oro alla carriera, lit. 'Career Golden Lion') is an award given at the Venice Film Festival.It is awarded to directors, actors and other personalities from the world of cinema who have distinguished themselves in the art.
Golden Lion for a young artist (under 35): Regina José Galindo [16] 50th: 2003: Francesco Bonami: Dreams and Conflicts: The Dictatorship of the Viewer Golden Lion for lifetime achievement: Michelangelo Pistoletto and Carol Rama; Golden Lion for best national participation: Luxembourg ; Golden Lion for best work shown: Peter Fischli and David Weiss
Instead, the Golden Lion went to two-time Academy Award-winner Pedro Almodóvar’s death-with-dignity drama, “The Room Next Door,” described by Gleiberman as “a deceptively plainspoken but ...
The granddaddy of international film festivals, the Venice Film Festival has been a leader in promoting films since it was founded 90 years ago, in 1932, and is the oldest film festival in the world.
The 18th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 25 August to 8 September 1957. [1] French filmmaker René Clair was the Jury President for the main competition. The Golden Lion was awarded to Aparajito by Satyajit Ray.
Three-time Oscar-nominated actor Sigourney Weaver will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Weaver said, “To be gifted this award is a ...
The 77th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 2 to 12 September 2020, [5] albeit in a "more restrained format" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Australian actress Cate Blanchett was Jury President of the main competition. [ 8 ]