Clooney Earns Venice Golden Lion for Life’s Work at Festival Kickoff
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George Clooney received the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony, with emotional tributes from friends including Laura Dern and Amal Clooney. Clooney reflected on a career shaped by 'happy accidents,' urged courage for storytellers amid fear, and thanked collaborators as Venice kicked off its slate with premieres like Danny Boyle’s Ink.
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