Kate Winslet will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Icon Award at its upcoming 20th edition from October 3 to 13.
Winslet will receive the award, a tribute to her outstanding career and filmography of such films Titanic Unpleasant Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, The reader, Sensation and sensitivity And Avatar: The Way of Water – on October 7.
The ceremony will be followed by a screening of Ellen Kuras’ bio photo Leein which Winslet stars as war photographer Lee Miller and serves as co-producer.
Lee Miller’s son, Antony Penrose, and Lee co-producer Kate Solomon will also be present.
“Kate Winslet is a true icon of cinema and shines through her versatility in both major studio blockbusters and small indie productions. Her versatile choice of roles and her long Hollywood career make her a favorite with a multi-generational audience,” said ZFF artistic director Christian Jungen.
“We are delighted to welcome her in the year of our 20th anniversary and honor her with the Golden Icon Award for her achievements. We have tried several times to welcome her as a guest at the ZFF and now we have finally succeeded: a nice gift for our anniversary edition.”
Previous winners of the Golden Icon Award include Jessica Chastain, Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett and Hugh Grant.
“Thank you to the Zurich Film Festival for this wonderful honor and for the recognition Leea film that has truly been a labor of love for me and of which I am extremely proud,” said Winslet.
“I am so grateful to the Zurich Film Festival for creating this moment to celebrate our film, and everyone who has been part of this epic journey. LEE is and remains a pride and joy for me. I am very much looking forward to visiting Zurich in October with my producing partner, Kate Solomon, and Lee Miller’s only son, the endlessly supportive Antony Penrose, and sharing our film with all of you in person.”
Lee tells the story of photographer Lee Miller (1907–1977), who made his name as a correspondent for British Vogue during the Second World War. Winslet plays the fearless Lee – one of the most important female war photographers of the 20th century – on her mission to uncover the hidden truths of the Third Reich.
The film reunites Winslet with Oscar-nominated director Ellen Kuras for the first time since then Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind.
The cast also includes Andy Samberg, Andrea Riseborough, Alexander Skarsgård, Josh O’Connor and Marion Cotillard.
