The 77th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 2 to 12 September 2020, at Venice Lido in Italy. Albeit in a "more restrained format" due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival held a
Official festival poster by Lorenzo Mattotti.
A barrier built in compliance with the safety directions to enforce social distancing blocks the main red carpet during the Festival
The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement is an award given at the Venice Film Festival. It is awarded to directors, actors and other personalities from the world of cinema who have distinguished thems
2025 co-recipient: Werner Herzog
Orson Welles won in 1970.
Charlie Chaplin won in 1971.
Robert De Niro won in 1993.