Despite allegations of domestic violence, the actor will be honored at two European film festivals, angering female filmmakers and domestic abuse charities.
The former star of Pirates of the Caribbean will be bestowed with the honor at the Czech festival alongside fellow actor Michael Caine and director Jan Sverak.
Washington [US], August 11 (ANI):Spanish women filmmakers have slammed the San Sebastian film festival's decision to award its highest honour to Hollywood actor Johnny Depp who had lost a libel case last year over an article that called him a 'wife-beater'. The filmmakers have condemned the festival's decision stating it shows the international event in poor light.
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