SBIFF 2022 Cinema Vanguard Award to Benedict Cumberbatch : Red Carpet Interview

SBIFF 2022 Cinema Vanguard Award to Benedict Cumberbatch who leads the cast of The powerful award winning film “POWER OF THE DOG“ by Jane Campion. One of the strong Oscar challengers... Following Cumberbatch’s conversation with Hammond, Jane Campion presented him with the Cinema Vanguard Award. When presenting, Campion told Cumberbatch, “Every generation has their wunderkinds. First there was Olivier, then there was Daniel Day Lewis… and now there is you.” Watch HERE. Upon accepting his award, Cumberbatch said: “Vanguard means to be at the front of something, doesn’t it? You can’t really be at the front of anything without anyone behind you… I do feel like I’m standing on the shoulders of many, many people… I thank every single one of you that has paid for a ticket and gone to a theater.” Watch HERE. (6:40) The Cinema Vanguard Award recognizes actors who have forged their own path, taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film. Previous honorees include Carey Mulligan, Laura D
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