Los Angeles, Sep 13 (NationPress) Actor Joel Edgerton expressed that he “never thought” of himself as “talented.”

The 51-year-old Australian actor received recognition at the 51st iteration of the festival. He attended the event in Deauville, Normandy, alongside director Chris Bentley to unveil the French premiere of Train Dreams, a Netflix drama where he stars with Felicity Jones.

Edgerton remarked: “I never thought of myself as talented… I’ve always regarded myself as one of the fortunate ones. Fortunate enough to passionately enjoy my work as an actor, a writer, and at times, a director.”

He continued: “I share this accolade with the exceptional individuals I’ve been privileged to collaborate with, been challenged by, and learned from.”

The award was presented by the French-Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, who is overseeing this year’s festival, as stated by femalefirst.co.uk.

Previously, Edgerton and Golshifteh starred together in Ridley Scott’s 2014 Old Testament epic Exodus: Gods and Kings.

Reflecting on his formative years during his acceptance speech, he noted that he “grew up a long way from here… on the other side of the world” in the rural suburbs of Sydney.

He mentioned he “rarely traveled until my teenage years,” adding “but films from different parts of the world reached me.”

Edgerton also stated: “When I was very young, movies provided an escape – to different worlds, into varied lives. They transported me away from my reality.

“As I matured, I became more intrigued by how cinema could also mirror real life and its experiences. I believe the finest films that captivated my imagination as a child accomplished both: transporting while also reflecting.”

While steering clear of political topics during his speech, he emphasized the importance of international festivals, stating they “foster a connection of cultures” and underscoring that film “unites individuals across cultures, oceans, and languages.”