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George Clooney Remembers ‘Mortgaging His House’ for ‘Good Night and Good Luck,’ Praises ‘Badass’ Wife Amal and Offers Aspiring Filmmaker a Job at Venice Masterclass
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George Clooney discussed his nearly five-decade-long career during a masterclass at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, where he received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. He reflected on the challenges of early filmmaking, including mortgaging his house to fund a project, and praised his wife, Amal Clooney, as a supportive and strong figure. Clooney also engaged with aspiring filmmakers, offering career advice and an opportunity to work with him.
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The story highlights Clooney's influence as a mentor and industry veteran, offering insights and opportunities to emerging filmmakers at a prestigious international event.
George Clooney, who received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from his “Jay Kelly” co-star Laura Dern on opening night of the 2026 Venice Film Festival, sat down for a masterclass at the Lido’s Match Point Arena to look back on a career spanning nearly five decades. His relationship with Venice stretches back nearly three […]
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