Tilda Swinton will be feted with the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.
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In a statement, Swinton acknowledged what the moment means for her.
"The Berlinale is the first film festival I ever went to, in 1986 with Derek Jarman and the first film I made, his Caravaggio. It was my portal into the world in which I have made my life's work -- the world of international filmmaking -- and I have never forgotten the debt I owe to it," she said.
"To be honored in this way by this particular festival is deeply touching for me: it will be my privilege and pleasure to celebrate, once more next February, the seedbed that is this wide-eyed and reliably wonderful gathering," she added.
The award will be given Feb. 13.