Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke to receive special Lucca award
What's the story
Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Ethan Hawke is set to receive the prestigious Golden Panther Award at this year's Lucca Film Festival in Italy.
The festival will also feature a screening of his latest directorial venture, Wildcat, where he directs his daughter Maya.
Hawke will present a public masterclass at the festival and will also present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul Schrader.
Festival highlights
Hawke's filmography to be showcased at the festival
The Lucca Film Festival will showcase an extensive retrospective of Hawke's filmography, including notable films like Dead Poets Society, Gattaca, Boyhood, and the Before trilogy (Sunrise, Sunset, and Midnight).
The festival organizers highlighted Hawke's early start in the industry at 14 with the film Explorers (1985), his acting education in England and the US, and his establishment of the first theater company in New York City at 21.
Award significance
Hawke's contributions to cinema recognized
The Golden Panther Award is a recognition of Hawke's significant contributions to the film industry as an actor, director, and writer.
He is a four-time Academy Award nominee: for Best Supporting Actor for Training Day (2002) and Boyhood (2015), and for Best Adapted Screenplay for Before Sunset (2005) and Before Midnight (2014).
The award underscores his versatility and enduring impact on cinema.
Future plans
Hawke's upcoming engagements in Italy
In addition to the Lucca Film Festival, Hawke will also be attending the 81st Venice Film Festival next month for a masterclass.
The 2024 Lucca Film Festival is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 23.
This event continues the festival's tradition of honoring distinguished figures in cinema, with past recipients including Oliver Stone, David Lynch, Susan Sarandon, and Willem Dafoe among others.