Lola Dueñas received the FRED AWARD 2023 at the Venice Film Festival

Spanish actress Lola Dueñas received the FRED AWARD on September 3, 2023, within the prestigious setting of the Venice Film Festival, awarded by FRED Film Radio, an international radio station and official partner of the Venice International Film Festival.

Lola Dueñas, among the protagonists of the film “Sobre todo de noche” by Víctor Iriarte, in competition at Giornate degli Autori, received on September 3, 2023, at the FRED Film Radio studios an award for her extraordinary career which she spoke with Chiara Nicoletti and David Martos during an interview full of passion and love for cinema, which was what she dreamed of since childhood.

FRED AWARD

The FRED AWARD is a special accolade reserved for actors, directors, and professionals in the film industry who promote independent cinema and intercultural dialogue. Led by Federico Spoletti, the founder of the radio station, FRED Film Radio aims to spread the passion for independent cinema across various languages and cultures, providing a unique platform for participation in film festivals.

Among the actors and directors previously honoured with the FRED AWARD are esteemed names from the film industry, such as Joaquim Lafosse, Pablo Larrain, Willem Dafoe, Jasmine Trinca, Haifaa Al Mansour, Alba Rohrwacher, Matt Dillon, Alessandro Borghi, Céline Sciamma, and Tessa Thompson.

Lola Dueñas

Celebrated for her exceptional versatility and talent, Lola Dueñas is one of her generation’s most renowned Spanish actresses, having appeared in a series of memorable films throughout her career.

She has performed in “Volver” (2006), “La mala educación” (2004), “Los abrazos rotos” (2009), and “Julieta” (2016) by Pedro Almodóvar, collaborating with directors like Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Alejandro Amenábar, Lucrecia Martel, Éric Toledano, and Olivier Nakache.

The motivation for the FRED AWARD to Lola Dueñas

“FRED Film Radio Award 2023 to Lola Dueñas, an actress of exceptional quality. Lola Dueñas has portrayed memorable roles throughout her career with extraordinary intensity and naturalness,” stated Federico Spoletti. “Her ability to express nuances and contradictions of characters enhances the audience’s empathy and understanding. FRED Film Radio appreciates and shares the message of freedom and lightness that Lola Dueñas conveys through her performances.”

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FRED Film Radio is the official International Web Radio of the Venice International Film Festival and a media partner of the Venice Production Bridge, the Giornate degli Autori, and the International Critics’ Week. FRED provides radio broadcasting services with film delegations during the Festival and programs in various languages that encapsulate the festival experience.

With a commitment to independent cinema and dedication to cultural dialogue, FRED Film Radio continues to establish itself as an influential voice in the international film industry, promoting diversity and innovation in cinematic art.