Get the latest gossip

George Clooney Blasts Rise of Censorship and Authoritarians Who ‘Peddle in Fear’ During Venice Honors

"The people who are afraid of books and music and stories, they're never the heroes in history," George Clooney says in his Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement acceptance

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on The Wrap

Related news:

George Clooney Calls Out ‘Authoritarians’ and ‘People Who Peddle in Fear’ in Moving Venice Golden Lion Speech: They’re ‘Never the Heroes in History’

Claire Foy channels old Hollywood glamour in a red gown and opera gloves as George Clooney and his dazzling wife Amal grace the red carpet at Ink premiere on the opening night of Venice Film Festival

‘He’s a good man’: George Clooney defends Mark Ruffalo in Paramount-Warner Bros merger row

« The Met Gala’s history of public controversy, from Kim Kardashian to John Galliano

Hollywood, Horsepower and Parmigiano Fuel the Ultimate Venice Side Quest »