Overview

• The accolade will be presented during the 38th European Film Awards scheduled for Jan. 17, 2026.
• Reports differ on the host city, with Variety citing Athens and both Cineuropa and The Hollywood Reporter citing Berlin, leaving the venue unclear.
• Ullmann gained international recognition through her collaborations with Ingmar Bergman, including Persona, and she acted in ten of his films.
• Her directing credits include Sofie, Kristin Lavransdatter, Private Confessions, Faithless and Miss Julie starring Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain.
• She has previously received an Honorary Oscar and major European honors and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and co-founder of the Women’s Refugee Commission.