Coen Brothers to Receive Lumière Award
Originally published Jun 18, 2026
By Leo Barraclough · Variety
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Key points
- The Coen brothers will be honored at the 18th Lumière Festival in Lyon.
- They will receive the Lumière Award, recognizing their contributions to cinema.
- The festival runs from October 10 to 18 and is led by Thierry Fremaux.
Joel and Ethan Coen will be honored at the 18th edition of the Lumière Festival in Lyon, France. The brothers will receive the Lumière Award during the festival, which takes place from October 10 to 18. The festival, dedicated to classic cinema and iconic filmmakers, is led by Thierry Fremaux, the head of the Cannes Film Festival. The Lumière Award recognizes filmmakers who have made significant contributions to the art of cinema. The Coen brothers are known for their distinctive storytelling and influential work in the film industry.
Read the original story: Variety — by Leo Barraclough