Film at Lincoln Center announced this year's recipient of the 47th annual Charlie Chaplin Award will be Cate Blanchett. On April 25th at Alice Tully Hall, ticket goers will gather to celebrate the actor's filmography, notable speakers, film clips, and conversations culminating in the award presentation.

"We are thrilled to welcome Cate Blanchett back to Film at Lincoln Center, where three of her films have previously screened as part of the New York Film Festival," said Lesli Klainberg, Executive Director of Film at Lincoln Center. "Ms. Blanchett's career includes extraordinary performances in films ranging from small independent efforts to major studio franchises and with some of the most renowned directors of our time. It is our privilege to dedicate an evening of celebration to her, and add one more accolade to her many well-deserved awards."

The annual Gala began in 1972 when it honored Charlie Chaplin, who returned to the U.S. from exile to accept the commendation. Since then, the Chaplin Award has been presented to many of the film industry's most notable talents, including Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, Federico Fellini, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, James Stewart, Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Helen Mirren, and Spike Lee.

The function is the largest fundraising effort annually for the Film Society. Get your cocktail attire ready and tickets here: www.filmlinc.org