Venice Film Festival to Honor George Clooney with Lifetime Achievement Award
Originally published Jul 6, 2026
By Andreas Wiseman · Deadline
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Key points
- The Venice Film Festival will honor George Clooney with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
- Clooney has a long-standing relationship with the festival and has been involved with multiple films there.
- He recently worked on Netflix's Jay Kelly, which was showcased at the festival.
The Venice Film Festival will present George Clooney with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. Clooney, who has a strong connection to Italy and the festival, has been involved with the event over the years, including his recent work on Netflix's Jay Kelly. The award recognizes his significant contributions to cinema. Clooney has expressed his appreciation for the festival, highlighting the many memorable experiences he has had in Venice.
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