By Variety | Created at 2024-11-18 19:47:52 | Updated at 2024-11-25 08:24:11
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San Francisco Film, which presents the San Francisco International Film Festival, has named Steve McQueen as the honoree for the 2024 SF Honors Award for his latest film, “Blitz.” The Academy Award-winning filmmaker will receive the recognition in person during a pre-screening award presentation. After the screening, there will be an in-depth conversation with McQueen, who wrote and directed the film. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 3 at the Premier Theater at One Letterman in San Francisco.
“‘Blitz’ represents the pinnacle of bold, fearless filmmaking that SF Honors celebrates,” said SFFILM Board President Todd Traina. “McQueen’s distinctive vision exemplifies why we created this award—to bring extraordinary cinema to San Francisco audiences.”
“We are elated to present the second SF Honors Award of the season to the cinematic luminary, Steve McQueen for his most recent film ‘Blitz,’” said Jessie Fairbanks, SFFILM’s Director of Programming. “Steve’s artistry is distinguished by his ability to confront difficult subject matter with profound sensitivity and uncompromising visual style. This is stunningly evident in his powerful WWII epic and we can’t wait to welcome him back to SFFILM.”
The film stars Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson. It is a dramatic rendition of life in London during World War II, featuring George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy sent to the countryside by his mother (Ronan) with the hopes of keeping him safe from the perils of war. However, George defies his mother’s wishes and attempts to return home to her and his grandfather, Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London. This leads to a dangerous journey, leaving his mother worried about his safety and whereabouts.
