Kim Novak Makes First Public Appearance in a Decade at Venice Film Festival

The 92-year-old Hollywood icon, who immortalized her legacy with her starring role in the 1958 Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece "Vertigo," debuted her new documentary and was the recipient of a distinguished honor.

Kim Novak has made a grand return to the spotlight after departing from the Hollywood scene decades ago. The retired actress was seen arriving at Hotel Excelsior last Thursday, August 28, during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Novak was all smiles as she waved and blew kisses to the photographers. For the outing, she layered a black pocket shawl with red floral embroidery over a button-up top and wide-leg pants. She completed the look with black-and-white athletic sneakers and large sunglasses.

Novak's last major public appearance was at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015. At the Venice Film Festival this year, on Monday, September 1, she was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, which was presented by renowned director Guillermo del Toro.

The award recognized Novak's indelible contributions to cinema. That same day, her documentary "Kim Novak's Vertigo" also premiered. Her manager, Sue Cameron, executive produced the film alongside director Alexandre Philippe.

"This documentary has been a dream of mine for over 15 years. I wanted her to be able to experience all of the stardom all over again," Cameron said of Novak.

"She was stunned by how brilliantly Alexandre captured her in the documentary," she added. "She never thought that would be possible. So, she was blown away and crying, and she realizes what a gift this is at this time in her life."