Sigourney Weaverhas been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcomingVeniceInternational Film Festival.
Venice chief Alberto Barbera called the thrice Academy Award-nominatedAlienstar an actress with few rivals.
I proudly accept this award in celebration of all who have helped bring these films to life.
Sigourney WeaverIlya S. Savenok/Getty Images for The Brigid Alliance
Last years award was given to director Liliana Cavani and the actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai.
The Venice lineup will be unveiled July 23.
The 81st edition of the fest will take place from August 28 to September 7 this year.
