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Detailed explanation-1: -The Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon two living legends of modern cinema - Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and Hungarian auteur Istvan Szabo - at the inaugural event of the 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here on Saturday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Celebrated Spanish film Director Carlos Saura has been honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award at the gala opening ceremony of 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa today, 20 November, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -IFFI 2022: Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award given to Spanish film icon Carlos Saura. Awarded the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opening event held here on Sunday was renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura .

Detailed explanation-4: -Martin Scorsese, one of the finest Hollywood filmmakers in recent times, who received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd International Film Festival of India last year has been influenced by Ray in a huge way.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ray received many major awards in his career, including thirty-six Indian National Film Awards, a Golden Lion, a Golden Bear, two Silver Bears, many additional awards at international film festivals and ceremonies, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1992. In 1978, he was awarded an honorary degree by Oxford University.