Ellen Burstyn to receive lifetime Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn, celebrated for her roles in The Exorcist, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and Requiem for a Dream, will receive the lifetime achievement Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in August. The honour is one of cinema's most prestigious lifetime awards. Burstyn joins a distinguished list of actors and directors recognised by the festival.