Ellen Burstyn Receives Venice Golden Lion, Reflects On America’s Future

Ellen Burstyn is a famous actress who has worked in movies, television and theater for many years.

She received a special Golden Lion award for her lifetime of acting.

The award was presented at the Venice Film Festival by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

The audience stood and applauded for several minutes.

Burstyn became emotional because the honor meant a lot to her.

She said that looking back on a long life means thinking about what she learned, not only what she achieved.

She also told a story about driving dangerously while making a movie with Martin Scorsese.

At the end, she hoped her country would soon find the right path forward.

Burstyn is also appearing in films shown at the festival.