George Clooney will be recognized for his decades-long contribution to international cinema with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
On Monday, organizers announced the 65-year-old will be presented with the award during the event scheduled to run from Sept. 2 to 12.
“I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice,” Clooney said in a statement. “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.”
The award, introduced in 1949, is regarded as one of the most prestigious and distinguished prizes in the industry. The honor recognizes Clooney’s career as an actor, director, and producer, spanning more than three decades in film and television….
