At the Venice Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola presented Werner Herzog with a Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion award.
Coppola's heartfelt speech highlighted Herzog's incredible impact on cinema, his unique style, and his vast body of work spanning many different themes.
Herzog, accepting the award, warmly remembered Coppola's generosity and their past collaboration plans for a film about the Aztecs.
The ceremony was part of a larger festival showcasing Herzog's latest documentary, adding to his already impressive legacy.