Kim Novak awarded Venice lifetime achievement award

Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in Vertigo, has been awarded Venice's lifetime achievement award, the film festival said on Monday.

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Despite a short-lived career, Novak became “a living legend, earning her rightful place in history, with the respect and esteem of the film critics and industry alike”, the festival said.

Novak said she was “deeply, deeply touched” to receive the award, which will be presented during the festival, which runs from Aug 27 to Sept 6.

“To be recognised for my body of work at this time in my life is a dream come true. I will treasure every moment I spend in Venice. It will fill my heart with joy,” she said in a statement.