Andrew Garfield to receive Zurich’s Golden Eye Award

LOS ANGELES, Aug 30:  Actor Andrew Garfield will be honoured at this year’s Zurich Film Festival.
The 34-year-old actor will receive the Golden Eye Award, a lifetime achievement honour at the 2017 film extravaganza, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Garfield will present his upcoming film, “Breathe” at the fest, along with actor Andy Serkis, who makes his directorial debut with the real-life drama.
“Following on from his masterful performances in ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ and ‘Silence’, Andrew Garfield’s powerful and enthralling turn in ‘Breathe’ reinforces him as one of the true stars of his generation.
“We are delighted to welcome him to Zurich and present him with our Golden Eye award at this year’s Festival,” said Zurich Film Festival co-directors Nadja Schildknecht and Karl Spoerri.
Veteran actor Glenn Close will also be honoured at the fest and will receive the Golden Icon Award.
The festival runs September 28 to October 8. (PTI)