Ceremony in October will also celebrate Penelope Cruz and Bowen Yang as artists with works that influenced cinema and beyond
One of those responsible for the first Oscar from Brazil, Walter Salles will be honored by Academy Museum Galaorganized by Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciencesaward. Beyond the director of I’m still herethe event scheduled for October 18 will also celebrate artists as Penelope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang.
According to Amy Hommadirector and president of the Academy Museum, the names were remembered by his contribution as “storytellers whose influence echoes in cinema and beyond”.
The Brazilian filmmaker will receive the Luminary Award for his contribution that expanded the creative possibilities of cinema. Springsteenin turn, you will receive Legacy, given to artists with works that inspire generations. Penelope Cruz Icon will be recognized, a recognition that his career had great world impact. Finally, Bowen Yang It will be honored with the Aprontage Award, granted to an emerging artist who amplifies the narratives around cinema.
In addition to handing over the awards, the event also has a fundraising used to maintain the museum. The ceremony will also have a musical performance of Springsteen.
The 2024 edition was responsible for the collection of more than $ 10 million. At the time, the honorees were Rita Moreno, MESCAL PAUL and Tarantino Quentin.
About Walter Salles
Walter Salles is the son of Walther Moreira Sallesfounder of Banking House Moreira Salleswhich later became Itaú-Unibanco, one of the main financial conglomerates of Brazil.
In addition to I’m still herethe filmmaker also directed other acclaimed films of Brazilian cinema, such as Central do Brasil (1998), April Shattering (2001) and Motorcycle diaries (2004). In another award -winning work, City of God (2002), from the director Fernando Meirelleshe worked as a producer.
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Source: Rollingstone
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