The Venice International Film
Festival said Friday that Julie Andrews will be awarded Golden
Lion for Lifetime Achievement when the event takes place for the
76th time this year, from August 28 to September 7.
"I am so honored to have been selected as this year's
recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement," said the
British actress, the star of classics including Mary Poppins
and The Sound of Music.
"The Venice Film Festival has long been recognized as one of
the world's most esteemed International Film Festivals.
"I thank La Biennale for this acknowledgement of my work and
I look forward to being in that beautiful city in September for
this very special occasion".
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