The screen icon was attending a screening of his new film Wilde Salome, his interpretation of the Oscar Wilde play Salome.

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Pacino, 71, will receive the award on 4 September, ahead of the premiere of his new film Wilde Salome at the festival.

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Wilde Salome is described as a an experimental documentary that journeys into the mind of a film icon, and his fascination for a piece of literature.

BBC: Pacino honoured at Dublin film festival

For the premiere of "Wilde Salome, " which is open to the public, producer Barry Navidi says "it was a no brainer" to hold the event at the Castro, especially since Mr. Wilde visited San Francisco 130 years ago.

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The documentary, which explores the Oscar Wilde play Salome, marks Pacino's third stint behind the camera.

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Written by Wilde in 1891, Pacino first saw Salome on stage.

BBC: Pacino honoured at Dublin film festival