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Naomi Watts to Receive San Sebastián Film Festival’s Donostia Award and Present New Film “The Housewife” on September 19

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The 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival announced that two‑time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts will be honored with the Donostia Award, the festival’s top lifetime‑achievement prize. The award will be presented at a gala ceremony on Saturday, September 19, at the Kursaal, after which Watts will introduce the world premiere of her latest film, “The Housewife,” directed by Canadian filmmaker Ben Shirinian. The drama, based on a true 1964 story about a journalist tracking a former Nazi in New York, also stars Tye Sheridan, Luke Evans, Michael Imperioli and Lena Olin. The festival runs from September 18 to 26, with the award joining that given earlier to director Werner Herzog.

Key points

  • Watts will receive the Donostia Award at the September 19 gala in San Sebastián.
  • She will present the world premiere of “The Housewife,” directed by Ben Shirinian.
  • The film is set in 1964, based on a true story, and features an ensemble cast including Tye Sheridan and Luke Evans.
  • The 74th edition of the festival takes place from September 18‑26.

What sources agree on

  • Naomi Watts is slated to receive the Donostia Award at the 74th San Sebastián Film Festival.
  • The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at the Kursaal.
  • Watts will introduce her new film, “The Housewife,” at the festival.
  • “The Housewife” is directed by Ben Shirinian and is based on a true story set in 1964.
  • The film’s cast includes Tye Sheridan, Luke Evans, Michael Imperioli and Lena Olin.
  • The festival runs from September 18 through September 26.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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    DeadlineNorth America
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    ‘The Housewife’ Star Naomi Watts To Be Honored At San Sebastián Film Festival

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    Patrick Hipes
    Published
    2026-08-31 14:52 UTC
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  2. 02
    VarietyNorth America
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    Naomi Watts to Be Honored at San Sebastián Film Festival

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    John Hopewell
    Published
    2026-08-31 09:21 UTC
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