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Golden Lion

The Golden Lion (Italian: Leone d'oro) is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most prestigious and distinguished prizes.[1] In 1970, a second Golden Lion was introduced; this is an honorary award for people who have made an important contribution to cinema.

This article is about the film award. For other uses, see Golden Lion (disambiguation).

Golden Lion

Italy

1949

Poor Things (2023)

The prize was introduced in 1949 as the Golden Lion of Saint Mark (which was one of the best known symbols of the ancient Republic of Venice).[2] In 1954, the prize was permanently named Golden Lion.

(1950 & 1960)

André Cayatte

(1980 & 1987)

Louis Malle

(1992 & 1999)

Zhang Yimou

(2005 & 2007)

Ang Lee

Four directors have won the award twice:

Leone d'Argento (Silver Lion)

the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival

Palme d'Or

the highest prize awarded at the Berlin Film Festival

Golden Bear

La Biennale di Venezia official website / Cinema history