Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for significant contributions to the world of cinema
In the heart of Lido di Venezia, the 82nd Venice Film Festival marked its opening with an unforgettable ceremony. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7 pm in the Sala Grande of the Palazzo del Cinema, Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola delivered a laudation in honour of German director Werner Herzog.
The esteemed filmmaker, known for his contributions to cinema as a director, producer, actor, voice actor, and writer, was awarded the "Golden Lion" for Lifetime Achievement. Coppola, who is 86 years old, praised Herzog, stating that he is a "truly great person".
Herzog, born in Munich in 1942 and now 82 years old, expressed his gratitude towards the Venice Film Festival, stating: "Venice has always been kind to me."
Coppola, famous for his iconic films such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now", highlighted the uniqueness, difference, and magnificence of Herzog's films. No earlier provided information about specific films or projects of Herzog was repeated in this paragraph.
Herzog's new documentary film, titled "Ghosts of the Jungle", is being screened at the 82nd Venice Film Festival as part of the out-of-competition program. The film is about a herd of so-called "ghost elephants" in the impenetrable highlands of Angola.
Time magazine named Herzog one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2009, further solidifying his status as one of the most important representatives of international auteur cinema and "New German Cinema".
As the 82nd Venice Film Festival continues, the spotlight remains on these two legendary filmmakers, whose work continues to captivate and inspire audiences around the world.
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