AFP | Rome

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US actress Ellen Burstyn, best known for her roles in "The Exorcist" and "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year's Venice film festival, organisers said Tuesday.

The 93-year-old, who has starred in over 150 films, said she was "so honoured" by the decision to award her the Golden Lion.

"Wow! I not only get to travel to one of my top most favorite cities in the whole world. I get to return home carrying a Golden Lion in my arms!" she was quoted by the festival as saying.

This year's edition will run between September 2 and 12 and the jury will be led by US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.