The 70th Berlin International Film Festival announced on December 4 that British actress Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Bear Award for Lifetime Achievement.
, the new president of the Berlin International Film Festival, Marit Risenbeck, said: “Helen Mirren’s portrayal of some special characters always surprises people, whether it is playing Chris in "Calendar Girl" or in "The Queen "Is Elizabeth II", her role is a model of a powerful woman. "
Mirren was born in London, England in July 1945. She began stage performances in her 20s and participated in the shooting of a large number of stage plays, movies and TV series. He has created many film and television roles with distinctive personalities, and has become a well-known acting "evergreen tree" in the UK. In 2007, she was sealed at the 79th Academy Awards for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the film "The Queen".
In his long acting career, Mirren also won the British Academy of Film Awards, the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, the American Television Golden Globe Award, the American Television Emmy Award and the American Actors Guild Award. She was also awarded the Order of Lord Commander of the British Empire in 2003.
Berlin International Film Festival established the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1977, and awards are given from time to time. The 70th Berlin International Film Festival will be held from February 20 to March 1, 2020. As in previous years, this year's film festival will set up a tribute unit for the Lifetime Achievement Award winners, showing a series of Mirren's works.
