Renowned Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is slated to receive a distinguished accolade in recognition of her exceptional contributions to cinema and her impactful humanitarian efforts at the forthcoming Toronto International Film Festival. Jolie will be honored with the TIFF Tribute Award for Impact Media at this prestigious event.
“A Distinguished Recognition: Celebrating a Special Honor”
The Academy Award-winning actor will be celebrated on September 8 at the TIFF fundraising gala, with the honor presented by Anne-Marie Canning to acknowledge her outstanding contributions to cinema and social activism. Past recipients of this accolade include Pedro Almodóvar, Mira Nair, and Alanis Obomsawin.
Angelina Jolie will be recognized alongside notable figures such as Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett, Durga Chew-Bose, David Cronenberg, Clément Ducol and Camille, Jharrel Jerome, Mike Leigh, and Zhao Tao. Sandra Oh will serve as the inaugural Honorary Chair of the event.
“Angelina Jolie is a multifaceted talent who has captivated audiences for decades while continually using her platform to advocate for crucial causes,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF.
“We are privileged to present her with the 2024 TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media. This award celebrates her remarkable achievements in filmmaking and her unwavering commitment to driving positive change, underscoring her status as a true humanitarian and a formidable global influence,” Bailey added.
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Furthermore, her latest film, *Without Blood*, is set to have its world premiere at the festival. Written, directed, and produced by Angelina Jolie, *Without Blood* is a war drama adapted from Alessandro Baricco’s novel of the same title. The film tells the compelling story of a young girl’s pursuit of vengeance and healing amidst the chaos of conflict, featuring Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir in the lead roles.
Jolie’s appearance at the festival will mark her return to TIFF, following the acclaim of her earlier projects, *First They Killed My Father*, which she both wrote and directed, and *The Breadwinner*, which she executive produced. Both films were featured selections at TIFF in 2017.
