PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Kim Novak, the 92-year-old film legend who lives in Oregon, will be awarded a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival on Monday.

She arrived at the Venice festival on August 28, People.com reported. Novak, whose best known roles include Vertigo, Picnic and Bell, Book and Candle, hasn't made a major public appearance in 10 years.

In a statement, Novak said, “I am deeply, deeply touched to receive the prestigious Golden Lion Award from such an enormously respected film festival. To be recognized 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."

A documentary about her life, "Kim Novak's Vertigo," will also premiere on Monday.

The executive pro

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