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Johnny Depp an honorary prize amidst accusations of domestic abuse.The San Sebastian Film Festival is due to award Depp the Donostia Award later this month.

The director of the San Sebastian Film Festival is standing by their decision to honour Johnny Depp at this year’s fest.

Naman Ramachandran The San Sebastian Film Festival has come out swinging against those who criticized if for bestowing its highest honor, the Donostia Award, to controversial actor Johnny Depp. Among the critics were a group of Spanish women filmmakers who said they were “very surprised” that Depp is receiving the award.

Johnny Depp a major award.The actor is set to receive the Donostia lifetime achievement award at the festival’s 69th edition next month, which is the event’s top prize.The president of Spain’s Association of Female Filmmakers and Audiovisual Media, Cristina Andreu, said she was “very surprised” by the decision made by the festival.“This speaks very badly of the festival and its leadership, and transmits a terrible message to the public: ‘It doesn’t matter if you are an abuser as long as you are a good actor’,” Andreu told the Associated Press (per the Guardian).Andreu added that the association was currently “studying next steps” in conversation with the festival, who have not yet responded for comment.Depp was described in the festival’s