U.S. actor, director and producer George Clooney holds the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the red carpet of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 2, 2026.The festival opened Wednesday on Lido island in Venice, Italy. At the opening ceremony, George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. (Photos: Xinhua)

U.S. actor, director and producer George Clooney holds the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the opening ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 2, 2026.The festival opened Wednesday on Lido island in Venice, Italy. At the opening ceremony, George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

U.S. actor, director and producer George Clooney poses at the photocall at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 2, 2026.The festival opened Wednesday on Lido island in Venice, Italy. At the opening ceremony, George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.