Juggling his appearances on theatrical stages, movie sets, and television studios, each time with surprising results, he shines in all of them thanks to his exuberance and impetuosity, his generous way with the public, and the passionate joyfulness that is perhaps the most original hallmark of his opus. Regarding this award, Director Alberto Barbera declared, “Right from his debut, marked by his innovative and irreverent approach to rules and traditions, Roberto Benigni stands out in the panorama of the Italian performing arts as an unprecedented and unequaled figure of reference. It is an immense honor to receive such an important recognition of my work from the Venice International Film Festival.” Roberto Benigni, in accepting, stated, “My heart is full of joy and gratitude. The decision was made by the board of the Biennale di Venezia, which embraced the proposal of the Festival's Director, Alberto Barbera. The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 78 th Venice International Film Festival ( September 1–11, 2021) has been awarded to the director, actor, and screenwriter Roberto Benigni.
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