SBIFF – Tribute to Ralph Fiennes
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Date & Time
Thu, Feb 06 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Address (map)
1317 State St
Venue (website)
Arlington Theatre
OUTSTANDING PERFORMER OF THE YEAR AWARD
HONORING
RALPH FIENNES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025
8:00PM
ARLINGTON THEATRE
Ralph Fiennes will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Fiennes will be honored on Thursday, February 6, 2025 for his acclaimed performance as Cardinal Lawrence in Focus Features’ Conclave. Ralph Fiennes delivers a captivating and nuanced performance in Conclave, bringing a depth to his role and expertly conveying the intricate complexities of his character. After winning audience and jury awards throughout the film’s fall festival run, the film had a strong opening in U.S. theaters this past weekend and continued to win over movie-goers.
“Ralph Fiennes is one of the most gifted actors working in both cinema and theatre and has bequeathed us with so many memorable and extraordinary performances. He outdoes himself in “Conclave” – bestowing us with what may be the best work in his already legendary career.” noted SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling.
The Outstanding Performer of the Year Award recognizes select individuals who have distinguished themselves with exceptional performances in film. Past recipients of the award include Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Sacha Baron Cohen, Adam Driver, Rami Malek, Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan, Steve Carell, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Viola Davis, James Franco, Colin Firth, Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet and Charlize Theron.