Gillian Anderson is to receive the Munich International Film Festival’s CineMerit Award at its upcoming edition, which takes place June 27-July 6.
The Award Ceremony will be held during a gala evening at the Deutsches Theater that will include the German premiere of Anderson’s latest film The Salt Path, directed by Marianne Elliott.
“By honoring Gillian Anderson, we are saluting a person who embodies much more than an impressive career. She represents strong womanhood and smart decisions, and is a model of principles and integrity,” said Munich Film Festival artistic directors Julia Weigl and Christoph Gröner.
Anderson’s breakthrough came in the 1990s, when she took the role of FBI Agent Dana Scully in the US television series The X-Files.
In 2020, her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Crown earned her several awards, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe. More recently, she has starred in Netflix’s Sex Education.
Alongside her acting career, Gillian Anderson is also an author, producer, and voice artist.
The full line-up of the Munich International Film Festival will be announced on June 18.
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