Martin Scorsese to be honoured with John Ford award

| PTI | Feb 26, 2017, 11:06 IST

Martin Scorsese will receive a top honour from Irish President Mi... Read More

Martin Scorsese will receive a top honour from Irish President Michael D Higgins on behalf of the

Irish Film and Television Academy

The 'Wolf of

Wall Street

' director will be feted with the John Ford Award, which is named after 'The Grapes of Wrath' filmmaker in honour of his legacy.

The prize is presented to a world-renowned moviemaker in recognition of their body of work and the inspiration they have taken from Ford.

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Scorsese, 74 will also be on hand to discuss his career at a Masterclass moderated by Northern Irish director Brian Kirk.

"To me and to so many directors, John Ford is a towering figure and continues to be a profound inspiration," Scorsese said.

"His films deftly convey his unique and acute sense of humanity; his deep understanding of people. When I first started watching his films, Ford's force behind the camera was palpable. He was a visionary in the truest form and his films are enriched with artistic energy. I see his films often, studying them and each time, I learn something new. To be honoured by the Irish Film & Television Academy and to receive an award created in celebration of John Ford's artistry and prestige has great personal significance for me."

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