Francis Ford Copola receives Los Angeles, Dolby Theater in California, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. Photo Credit: Reuters
Francis Ford Copola received the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award at Dolby Theater on Saturday night, celebrated by an All-Star Sabha, which can be felt as a tribute to an era of filmmaking.
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86 -year -old Kopola reflected on honor before the ceremony. “This is a personal recognition from those you know throughout your life … it’s like a homecoming,” he said on the red carpet. A trustee, a founder of AFI, came to the full cycle with this award, which was first given to John Ford in 1973.
Francis Ford Copola receives Los Angeles, Dolby Theater in California, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. Photo Credit: Reuters
During this program, Copola was sitting as a Hollywood heavyweight parade between friends Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for a long time – including Spike Lee, Dustin Hoffman, Al Patchino and Morgan Freeman – paid tribute.
“You are, sir, peerless. You have again defined Canon of American film,” Spielberg said. In 1969, Lucas, who co-established the American Zetrope with Copola, presented the award. Lucas told the crowd, “We had no rules. We wrote them, and you were catching the pen.”
Morgan Freeman said with a laugh at night, “Dreamer on a dime, tells about stories and lost millions of people. But tonight, (explain) bankers and banks.”
Copola, to a large extent overnight, broke into a wide smile as he finally took the stage. “My house is not really a place, but you – friends, colleagues, teachers, family,” he said. “I am and will always be more than one of you.”
Filmmaker Francis Ford Copola accepted the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award for him during a Gala festival at Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: AP
In the evening, the Francis Ford Copola was involved in wine for sweets from the vinery and canoli.
The actors reflected on Kopola’s story tell and deep love for film education. Andy Garcia, who acted The Godfather Part IIISaid, “You go in search of a associate’s degree and go out with a master.
Despite this Metropolitan – Kopola’s latest film – Box office struggle, praise for their artistic belief remains strong. Adam driver, star MetropolitanCopola was praised for capturing her vision at one time when professional success often oversees artistic integrity.
(With input from AP)
Published – April 28, 2025 10:36 AM IST
