The European Film Academy Honours Wim Wenders with Lifetime Achievement Award

Lucerne

 

At the 37th European Film Awards (EFA) Ceremony on the 7th of December, Wim Wenders will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in Lucerne, Switzerland. With the award, EFA recognizes his unique contribution to the world of film.

 

“With this award, we celebrate Wim Wenders’ outstanding body of work which keeps exploring and experimenting with a curious eye and an open mind,” says Matthijs Wouter Knol, CEO and Director of the European Film Academy. “As one of the founding members of the European Film Academy, its Chairman from 1990 until 1995 and President until 2020, Wim Wenders has a strong connection to the European Film Academy and we’re additionally happy to also celebrate his outstanding commitment and say thank you,” he adds.

 

We look forward to celebrating past, present and future together at the 37th European Film Awards in beautiful Lucerne!

 

More about the EFA Lifetime Achievement Award

 

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