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At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Of all the roles Ellen Burstyn might have been offered in her 90s, that of Marilyn Monroe, who died at 36, seemed fairly unlikely.

  • Ellen Burstyn receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival.
  • Burstyn plays 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in 17-minute short film Flesh Impact.
  • Film inspired by luxury car company Genesis for Monroe's 100th birthday.

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