Venice Film Festival to award George Clooney Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

The Venice Film Festival has announced the recipient of this year’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and it’s none other than American actor, director, producer and Venice regular George Clooney, Euronews writes.

Clooney has been on the Lido with multiple films over the years, including most recently with Netflix’s Jay Kelly.

“I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice,” commented Clooney. “This festival is without question my favourite and to be given the Golden Lion is a tremendous honour. It also probably means I’m old, but I’ll take it.”