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George Clooney Honored with Golden Lion at Venice

7/6/2026

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Clooney Receives Golden Lion

George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion lifetime-achievement award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
The festival runs from 2 September to 12 September.
Alberto Barbera praised Clooney’s work as actor, director and producer.
Clooney said the award is a tremendous honor that signals he is old.
Clooney recently executive-produced the thriller series The Agency and will cameo in Netflix’s Call My Agent! The Movie.

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Gyllenhaal Chairs Jury

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal will chair the jury of the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
The jury also includes filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania and musician Daniel Blumberg.
The festival will unveil its full lineup on July 23 ahead of the September 2-12 run.
Artistic Director Alberto Barbera said the festival’s commitment to social issues aligns with actor George Clooney’s humanitarian work.

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Clooney Receives Golden Lion

George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion lifetime-achievement award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
The festival runs from 2 September to 12 September.
Alberto Barbera praised Clooney’s work as actor, director and producer.
Clooney said the award is a tremendous honor that signals he is old.
Clooney recently executive-produced the thriller series The Agency and will cameo in Netflix’s Call My Agent! The Movie.

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