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Werner Herzog to Receive Golden Lion at Venice Festival

4/8/2025

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German director Werner Herzog is set to be honored with the prestigious Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6. Renowned for iconic films like Aguirre and Grizzly Man, Herzog remains a vibrant force in cinema, recently finishing the documentary Ghost Elephants and pursuing exciting new projects.

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German director Werner Herzog is set to be honored with the prestigious Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6. Renowned for iconic films like Aguirre and Grizzly Man, Herzog remains a vibrant force in cinema, recently finishing the documentary Ghost Elephants and pursuing exciting new projects.