Washington [US], May 29: Acclaimed actress Gillian Anderson will be honored with the prestigious CineMerit Award at the Munich International Film Festival, scheduled to run from June 27 to July 6. The award will be presented during a ceremony at the Deutsches Theater, which will also host the German premiere of her latest film, The Salt Path, according to Deadline.
Festival directors Julia Weigl and Christoph Groner praised Anderson’s dynamic range, stating, “Gillian Anderson’s incredible versatility never ceases to amaze us: an FBI agent, a sex therapist, an Iron Lady. The Salt Path, adapted from a best-selling novel, reveals a whole new side to her, which we will all get to explore at the Deutsches Theater. By honouring Gillian Anderson, we are saluting a person who embodies much more than an impressive career. She represents strong womanhood and smart decisions, and is a model of principles and integrity.”
Anderson rose to fame in the 1990s with her iconic role as FBI Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files. She later starred as Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier in Hannibal (2012–2015), and garnered critical acclaim, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe, for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Crown (2020). More recently, she has become widely known for her role as Dr. Jean Milburn in the hit Netflix series Sex Education.
The Salt Path, directed by Marianne Elliott and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, is a moving drama about a married couple who lose everything and embark on a physically and emotionally challenging journey in defiance of their circumstances.
Beyond acting, Anderson has built a multi-faceted career as an author, producer, and voice artist. She compiled the book Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous, produced the crime drama The Fall, narrated several documentaries including The Widowmaker, and made history as the first woman to write and direct an episode of The X-Files.