A short film featuring Ellen Burstyn as Marilyn Monroe at 100 years old is premiering at the Venice Film Festival. The 17-minute film, "Flesh Impact," is a result of an idea presented to Burstyn by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Burstyn, who is 93, is also being honored with a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the festival.

Burstyn never met Monroe, but they shared a connection through a massage therapist who would share stories about Monroe. The therapist even lent Burstyn one of Monroe's old books, "The Thinking Body," and noted that Burstyn was similar to Monroe. Further details about the film and Burstyn's experience playing Monroe are available from the source.

The world premiere of "Flesh Impact" is taking place on Monday.