Gus Van Sant to Receive Award, Debut Film at Venice

Gus Van Sant, a famous movie director, is getting a special award at the Venice Film Festival.

This award is called the Campari Passion for Film Award, and he will receive it on September 2nd.

Right after the award ceremony, they will show his new movie, 'Dead Man's Wire.'

This film is about a real event from 1977, where a man took someone hostage.

The movie stars actors like Bill Skarsgård and Al Pacino.

The director of the Venice Film Festival said Van Sant is a unique filmmaker who makes great movies.