Lyon, the birthplace of cinema, is preparing to welcome a host of A-list guests for its annual celebration of both heritage and contemporary cinema, the Lumière Film Festival .

Run by Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux, the event is gearing up for its 17th edition, with Michael Mann set to receive the festival’s Lumière Award for his body of work.

This year, the festival further strengthens its ties to U.S. film culture with masterclasses by Natalie Portman , guest of honor Sean Penn , and the first major retrospective of Hollywood icon Martin Ritt. An actor’s director, Ritt guided 13 of his stars to Oscar glory. U.S.-based Mexican director Guillermo del Toro , a Lumière regular, is returning to Lyon to present Netflix’ “Frankenstein,” one of the fall’s most anticipated releases.

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