Actor Al Pacino, welcomed by director of the National French Academy Frederic Mitterrand, right, arrives for a party at Villa Medici, part of the Rome Film Festival, in Rome, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The third edition of the Rome film festival opened Wednesday and runs until Oct. 31.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino waves to fans on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino signs autographs as he arrives on the red carpet for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino speaks with the press as he arrives on the red carpet for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

US actor Matthew Modine (R) and Italian actress Gisella Marengo arrive for the third edition of the international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. US actor Al Pacino is the guest of honour of this year's festival and will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

US actor Matthew Modine (R) and Italian actress Gisella Marengo arrive for the third edition of the international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. US actor Al Pacino is the guest of honour of this year's festival and will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

US actor Al Pacino arrives for the Marc'Aurelio award ceremony at the third international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. Pacino, who is the guest of honour of the festival, will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

US actor Matthew Modine (R) and Italian actress Gisella Marengo arrive at the third edition of the international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. US actor Al Pacino is the guest of honour of this year's festival and will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

US actor Al Pacino arrives for the Marc'Aurelio award ceremony at the third international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. Pacino, who is the guest of honour of the festival, will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

US actor Al Pacino arrives for the Marc'Aurelio award ceremony during the opening of the third international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. Pacino, who is the guest of honour of the festival, will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

Actor Al Pacino arrives at the third edition of the Rome Film Festival, in Rome, where he will collect the Marc'Aurelio Acting Award, given this year to the Actors Studio, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The third edition of the Rome film festival is scheduled to run until Oct. 31.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

Actor Al Pacino arrives at the third edition of the Rome Film Festival, in Rome, where he will collect the Marc'Aurelio Acting Award, given this year to the Actors Studio, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The third edition of the Rome film festival is scheduled to run until Oct. 31.

Actor Al Pacino talks to journalists as he arrives at the third edition of the Rome Film Festival, in Rome, where he will collect the Marc'Aurelio Acting Award, given this year to the Actors Studio, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The third edition of the Rome film festival is scheduled to run until Oct. 31.

US actor Al Pacino arrives for the Marc'Aurelio award ceremony during the opening of the third international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. Pacino, who is the guest of honour of the festival, will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

Actor Al Pacino, right, arrives at the third edition of the Rome Film Festival, in Rome, where he will collect the Marc'Aurelio Acting Award, given this year to the Actors Studio, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The third edition of the Rome film festival is scheduled to run until Oct. 31.

US actor Al Pacino (R) arrives for the Marc'Aurelio award ceremony during the opening of the third international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. Pacino, who is the guest of honour of the festival, will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

Actor Al Pacino arrives at the third edition of the Rome Film Festival, in Rome, where he will collect the Marc'Aurelio Acting Award, given this year to the Actors Studio, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The third edition of the Rome film festival is scheduled to run until Oct. 31.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

US actor Al Pacino arrives for the Marc'Aurelio award ceremony during the opening of the third international Rome film festival on October 22, 2008. Pacino, who is the guest of honour of the festival, will collect the Marc'Aurelio Alla Carriera - Acting Award, being given to the Actors Studio, of which he is one of the presidents.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

U.S. actor and director Al Pacino gestures on the red carpet as he arrives for his movie "Chinese Coffee" at Rome's Film Festival October 22, 2008.

LAS VEGAS - APRIL 16: Actor Al Pacino arrives at the world premiere of TriStar Pictures' movie "88 Minutes" at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino April 16, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The film opens nationwide in the United States on April 18.

Actor Al Pacino smiles as he arrives for the premiere of "88 Minutes" at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 16, 2008.