- The organizers of the Venice Film Festival awarded George Clooney for the “Golden Lion” for lifetime achievement at the age of 83.
- Clooney said that he is honored by the award, and also joked that he probably means he is old, adding that he will take it.
- In addition, the award-winning film director also noted that the Venice Film Festival is one of his favorite events, and that he has had many extraordinary moments there.
The organizers of the Venice Film Festival said that George Clooney would receive the award for lifetime achievement. Clooney received the “Golden Lion” at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which will be held on the 83rd.
In his remarks, Clooney said: “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. This festival is without question my favorite and to be given the Golden Lion is a tremendous honor, It also probably means I’m old, but I’ll take it”.
Organizers also noted that the 83rd Venice Film Festival will feature films by Clooney. In particular, the film “Out of Sight” (based on the novel by Elmore Leonard) from 1998 and “Good Night, and Good Luck” from 2005.
In addition, it was noted that Clooney will participate in the festival with the film “Jay Kelly” by director Albert Barbera, who said that it is an important step for the festival, and that Venice is the place where Clooney will be present.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival will run from 2 to 12 September.