The Rome Film Festival has announced that Johnny Depp will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during its 2024 edition.
In addition to this accolade, Depp’s latest directorial project, *Modi – Three Days on the Wing of Madness*, will be screened at the festival, according to *Deadline*.
*Modi* portrays a “seventy-two-hour whirlwind in the life of bohemian artist Amedeo Modigliani” and explores the artist’s tumultuous experiences amid the war-torn backdrop of Paris in 1916. The film also features French actress Antonia Desplat and Riccardo Scamarcio.
The synopsis reveals Modigliani’s struggles as he finds himself on the run from the police. Contemplating whether to end his career and leave the city, he encounters resistance from fellow artists Maurice Utrillo, Chaim Soutine, and his muse, Beatrice Hastings.
Seeking guidance from his friend and art dealer Leopold Zborowski, Modigliani’s night of hallucinations intensifies, leading to a crucial encounter with American collector Maurice Gangnat, who has the potential to change the course of his life, according to *Deadline*.
Following its debut at the San Sebastian Film Festival, *Modi* will make its next appearance in Rome.
The festival will also honor Viggo Mortensen with a Lifetime Achievement Award, where he will present his film *The Dead Don’t Hurt*, as reported by *Deadline*.
The narrative follows Vivienne Le Coudy, portrayed by Vicky Krieps, as she navigates a complex relationship with Danish immigrant Holgen Olsen, played by Mortensen. Their love story unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of the 1860s American Civil War.
The 2024 edition of the Rome Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 27.
