Denzel Washington will be receiving the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival, which will be held in September.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 'Flight' star will also open the Spanish festival with the European premiere of his latest movie 'The Equalizer', which is directed by Antoine Fuqua.
The festival organizers cited Washington's past roles in such films as 'Glory', 'Malcolm X', 'Philadelphia', 'Inside Man' and 'Flight', as well as his many acting awards and nominations while announcing the lifetime achievement award.
Other events at the 62nd San Sebastian Film Festival will be announced soon.