Werner Herzog Set to Receive Donostia Award at San Sebastián

WHO:

Deadline - Werner Herzog, veteran director, writer, producer, and actor.

Variety - Werner Herzog, prolific filmmaker.

WHAT:

Deadline - Herzog will receive a Donostia Award in recognition of his career.

Variety - Herzog will be honored during the 74th edition of the San Sebastián Film Festival.

Deadline - Herzog's new feature film, "Bucking Fastard," will be screened at the festival.

Variety - "Bucking Fastard" will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival before being shown at San Sebastián.

WHERE:

Deadline - San Sebastián Festival, Spain.

WHEN:

Deadline - The San Sebastián Festival will take place from 18 to 26 September.

Variety - The Donostia Award will be presented during the festival's opening gala.

WHY:

Variety - The award recognizes Herzog's career spanning six decades.

HOW:

Deadline - The award will be presented at the festival's opening gala, accompanied by a screening of Herzog's film.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 11:43 UTC)

Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog will be honored with a Donostia Award at the upcoming San Sebastián Film Festival, recognizing his impressive career that spans six decades. The festival is set to take place from September 18 to 26, where Herzog's new feature film, "Bucking Fastard," will also be screened following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The award presentation will occur during the festival's opening gala, highlighting Herzog's significant contributions to cinema.