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- British actress Naomi Watts has been honoured with the prestigious Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain.
- She said the award was particularly meaningful at this stage of her career after nearly four decades in the film industry.
- The San Sebastian Film Festival is also hosting several films in competition this year.
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British actress Naomi Watts has been honoured with the prestigious Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain.
The 57-year-old actress received the festival’s top honour on Saturday. She said the award was particularly meaningful at this stage of her career after nearly four decades in the film industry.
Watts said she remains interested in taking on challenging and meaningful roles. She wants her work to encourage audiences to view stories and social issues from different perspectives.
The actress also reflected on her long career and the opportunity to work alongside some of the biggest names in cinema. She said she continues to seek projects that explore human experiences and challenge established narratives.
The Donostia Award has previously been presented to several major international stars, including Gregory Peck, Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver and Penelope Cruz.
Watts gained international recognition after starring in David Lynch’s psychological thriller Mulholland Drive in 2001. She later earned Academy Award nominations for her performances in 21 Grams and The Impossible.
The actress has also become an advocate for women embracing natural ageing. She said the entertainment industry has changed since the early stages of her career, when actresses were often warned that opportunities would decline after turning 40.
Watts said she was pleased to see attitudes evolving as she continues to work in her late 50s.
The San Sebastian Film Festival is also hosting several films in competition this year. Among them are French filmmaker Fred Cavaye’s new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and Mexican director Diego Luna’s Ashes.
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