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Global Press Connect provides independent news and analysis on international politics, the economy, and humanitarian developments. © 2026 GlobalPressConnect | GPC.NEWS Founded and operated by Simone Mayer & Helping Hands for Children Foundation Inc. | Los Angeles, California, USA GlobalPressConnect (GPC.NEWS) is an independent international news organization dedicated to delivering accurate, impartial, and timely journalism. Our mission is to provide verified reporting, editorial integrity, and in-depth coverage of global affairs, politics, business, financial markets, technology & AI, entertainment, humanitarian issues, weather, and breaking news. All Rights Reserved. ELLEN BURSTYN HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN VENICE VENICE, Italy, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — American actress Ellen Burstyn is being honored at the Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing a career that has made her one of the most respected performers of her generation. Burstyn’s career stretches across more than six decades and includes acclaimed work in cinema, television and theater. The actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Martin Scorsese’s 1974 drama “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Her filmography also includes some of the most memorable American movies of the past half-century, among them “The Last Picture Show,” “The Exorcist” and “Requiem for a Dream.” Burstyn has received multiple Academy Award nominations throughout her career, earning recognition for performances ranging from intimate family dramas to psychologically demanding roles. The Venice honor celebrates not simply her longevity but her ability to remain an important presence on screen across several generations of filmmakers. Her appearance also gives this year’s festival another connection to the history of American cinema at an event increasingly dominated by major international premieres and contemporary Hollywood stars. The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement is among the festival’s most prestigious honors and has previously been awarded to filmmakers and performers whose work has made a lasting contribution to cinema. For Venice, honoring Burstyn is also a celebration of an era in which character-driven American films became international cultural landmarks. At 93, Burstyn continues to work, giving the lifetime achievement recognition an unusual resonance: it celebrates an extraordinary body of work while the actress remains professionally active. From the unsettling intensity of “The Exorcist” to the emotional devastation of “Requiem for a Dream,” Burstyn’s performances have left a distinctive mark on modern film history. Venice is now adding its own Golden Lion to a career already decorated with an Oscar, Emmy and Tony — a fitting tribute to more than sixty years devoted to acting. Sources: Venice Film Festival, international entertainment reporting | GPC.NEWS
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