Venice Film Festival Opens With George Clooney Honored for Lifetime Achievement

The 2026 Venice Film Festival kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony where George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. International celebrities and filmmakers gathered on the Lido to celebrate cinema amidst fashion highlights and premieres.

2 Sept, 18:44 — 3 Sept, 07:44

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The Venice Film Festival is one of the world's oldest and most influential film festivals, often setting the tone for the awards season. Clooney's honorary Golden Lion and his politically charged speech—defending storytelling and criticizing authoritarian leaders and the Trump administration—highlight how the festival remains a platform for both cinematic prestige and political commentary.

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The IndependentMostly Factual18h ago

George Clooney honored as Venice Film Festival opens, in photos

The 83rd Venice Film Festival kicked off with Hollywood stars arriving on the red carpet and Danny Boyle’s “Ink” opening 11 days of screenings, premieres and awards.

By Scott A. Garfitt and Alessandra Tarantino

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George Clooney awarded Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: 'Nobody arrives anywhere on their own'

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George Clooney receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival - The Daily Star

George Clooney receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival The Daily Star

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George Clooney awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievement - Dhaka Tribune

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First report: star-malaysia · 2 Sept, 18:44|Full coverage: 18 · 15h|Window: 15h

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George Clooney awarded Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: 'Nobody arrives anywhere on their own'

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George Clooney receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival - The Daily Star

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Brad Pitt: ‘George Clooney stari graciozno, no od ovog ga ipak držite podalje‘

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Venice Film Festival Opens With George Clooney Honored for Lifetime Achievement

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George Clooney honored as Venice Film Festival opens, in photos

George Clooney awarded Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: 'Nobody arrives anywhere on their own'

George Clooney receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival - The Daily Star

83rd Venice International Film Festival kicks off - thestar.com.my

George Clooney awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievement - Dhaka Tribune

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83rd Venice International Film Festival kicks off - thestar.com.my

George Clooney honored as Venice Film Festival opens, in photos

Clooney forsvarer Ruffalo: – Latterlig

George Clooney, en Venecia: “Nos gobiernan incompetentes, pero saldremos adelante”

George Clooney awarded Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement: 'Nobody arrives anywhere on their own'

George Clooney receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival - The Daily Star

George Clooney prije preuzimanja počasnog Zlatnog lava poljubio suprugu u publici: Njegova najveća podrška

George Clooney trauert um seine Zähne aus jüngeren Jahren

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George Clooney awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievement - Dhaka Tribune

George Clooney bei Filmfestspielen Venedig für Lebenswerk geehrt

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Filmfest Venedig: Wer trug das schönste Outfit am Lido?

Brad Pitt: ‘George Clooney stari graciozno, no od ovog ga ipak držite podalje‘

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