Sigourney Weaver Honored with Venice Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award

The 'Alien' and 'Avatar' star receives the Golden Lion for her groundbreaking career and contributions to cinema.

Weaver, 74, is a three-time Oscar nominee known for roles in iconic films like 'Alien' and 'Ghostbusters'.
Festival director Alberto Barbera praised her as a trailblazer for powerful female actors in action films.
Weaver expressed her gratitude, sharing the honor with filmmakers and collaborators she's worked with.
The Venice Film Festival will run from August 28 to September 7, with the lineup announced on July 23.
Previous recipients of the Golden Lion include director Liliana Cavani and actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai.