Pierce Brosnan, who is primarily known for his daring performance in the James Bond franchise, has been featured in more than 80 different film productions. The European Film Academy has awarded the actor in recognition of his "role, which provide food for thought and are both moving and inspiring."
The 63-year-old Brosnan has starred in films such as "The Fourth Protocol", "Around the World in 80 Days", "The Lawnmower Man", "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Mars Attacks!", "Robinson Crusoe", "Dante's Peak", "The Thomas Crown Affair", "The Tailor of Panama", "Mamma Mia!" or "Ghost Writer". He was also featured as James Bond in the following pictures: "GoldenEye" (1995), "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997), "The World Is Not Enough" (1999) and "Die Another Day" (2002).
Apart from acting, the Ireland-born artist has also tried his hand as a film director and producer (his film production company has made 11 films to date).
Gala in Wrocław and on TV
The European Film Award Gala in Wrocław will be broadcast live by TVN. Jean-Claude Carrière, who is also known as "The Tin Drum" screenwriter, is going to be awarded in Wrocław. Jean-Claude Carrière and Pierce Brosnan will be presented with their lifetime achievement awards at the National Forum of Music.
While visiting Wrocław in June, Antonio Saura, a celebrated film director and Vice President of the European Film Academy, explained the EFA nomination process. Nominations are submitted by the members of the European Film Academy. The award is presented in ten different categories. The galas are held in Berlin (every odd year), whereas every other year they have travelled to various European destinations, including London, Rome, Barcelona, Copenhagen and Riga. The winners were presented with the Felix Statue until 1996. Since 1997, a new and unnamed statuette which is simply called the European Film Award has been presented.
The first EFA was presented 28 years ago to Krzysztof Kieślowski for his "A Short Film About Killing". In 2014, the EFA was awarded to Paweł Pawlikowski's "Ida", which was a prelude for garnering an Oscar the same year.
