Isabelle Huppert channels biker chic in a leather jacket at Venice Film Festival

Isabelle Huppert looked effortlessly stylish as she stepped out for the 78th Annual Venice Film Festival on Friday.

The French actress, 68, channelled biker chic in black trousers and a matching leather jacket which she paired with a white T-shirt as she headed into the Italian city.

Stepping off the water taxi, Isabelle strutted down the boardwalk in chic heeled boots, making her latest appearance at the star-studded festival.

Style: Isabelle Huppert, 68, channelled biker chic in a leather jacket and patent heeled boots as she stepped out for the 78th Annual Venice Film Festival on Friday

Isabelle’s red locks were swept into a side parting and styled in soft Hollywood glamour waves while she opted for large chic sunglasses.

The 2021 Venice Film Festival is taking place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world’s oldest awards ceremonies and one of the ‘Big Five’ events.

The star is known for portraying dastardly characters and she recently said she would like to play a Disney villain.   

However, the actress would like to make any potential character a bit ‘more lovable’ if she appeared in film by the legendary studio.

Stunning: The French actress looked sensational in black trousers and a black leather jacket which she paired with a white T-shirt

She told Variety: ‘It’s scarier when you make them a bit more lovable and attractive and more manipulative instead of doing it like a classical villain.’

The jury of this year’s festival is headed by Parasite director Bong Joon Ho, who said he is ‘honoured to be woven into its beautiful cinematic tradition.

‘As president of the jury — and more importantly as a perpetual cinephile — I’m ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival. I’m filled with genuine hope and excitement.’

The jury is also comprised of director Saverio Costanzo, actress Virginie Efira, star Cynthia Erivo, actress Sarah Gadon, documentarian Alexander Nanau, and director Chloé Zhao.  

This year’s festival has also invited two Afghan filmmakers, Sahraa Karimi and Sahra Mani, to discuss the Taliban’s takeover of the country, with ‘particular attention to the situation of filmmakers and artists,’ in a panel taking place on 4th September.

Beautiful: Stepping off the water taxi, Isabelle strutted down the boardwalk in chic heeled boots

The topic of the panel will be ‘the dramatic situation of Afghan filmmakers and artists in general, the need for the creation of humanitarian corridors and the guarantee of the granting of political refugee status, as well as concern for their future and the need to provide for their accommodation once they arrive in Europe.’

Oscar-winning Italian director Roberto Benigni, who helmed the acclaimed Life is Beautiful, will also be honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

In a statement he said: ‘My heart is full of joy and gratitude. It is an immense honour to receive such an important recognition of my work from the Venice International Film Festival.’  

This year’s festival has also seen the grand return of its star-studded red carpet premieres, after last year’s event was drastically scaled back due to the Covid pandemic. 

Gorgeous: Isabelle’s red locks were swept into a side parting and styled in soft Hollywood glamour waves while she opted for large chic sunglasses