Overview

• Werner Herzog will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, set to take place from August 27 to September 6, 2025.
• Herzog, known for classics like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Fitzcarraldo,' remains an influential figure in German Cinema and innovative filmmaking.
• Despite receiving this lifetime honor, Herzog has emphasized that he is not retiring and continues to work on multiple projects, including a documentary, a feature film, and an animated adaptation of his novel.
• The award was recommended by Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera, who praised Herzog as a visionary filmmaker pushing the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic form.
• Herzog’s ongoing projects include the documentary 'Ghost Elephants,' the feature film 'Bucking Fastard,' and voice acting for Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming animated film.