Venice Film Festival 2021: Charlotte Gainsbourg takes centre-stage at the premiere of Sundown

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    Charlotte Gainsbourg looked sensational in a thigh-skimming black gown when she attended the premiere of her upcoming film Sundown at the Venice International Film Festival on Sunday evening. 

    Stepping out in the chic strapless number, the French star, 49, teamed her short frock with knee-high sparkly boots while posing for photographers at the annual event. 

    With a belt cinching her waist, Charlotte drew attention to her slender frame as she made her way across the red carpet ahead of Sunday’s screening.  

    All in the details: Charlotte carried a small black bag and accessorised with a delicate necklace and bracelet

    All in the details: Charlotte carried a small black bag and accessorised with a delicate necklace and bracelet 

    Charlotte wore her brunette hair loose and posed for photographers alongside Tim Roth, who stars alongside her in Michel Franco’s dark comedy.

    Accessorising tastefully, the actress carried a small black leather handbag, while her make-up reflected her overall colour palette by remaining subdued and natural.   

    On a busy night in Venice Maria Sharapova also turned heads, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown for the premiere of Lost Illusions later that evening. 

    Maria’s show-stopping gown boasted high-neck, ruffle detailing and the superstar athlete teamed the piece with a beautiful pair of drop earrings.

    The tennis player wore her hair swept into a chic bun and added height to her frame in white heels.

    Antonio Banderas – who stars in the Xavier Giannoli directed film – put on a romantic display with his partner Nicole Kimpel at the premiere.

    Carefully: The star carefully exited a cab as she marked her arrival at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday evening

    Carefully: The star carefully exited a cab as she marked her arrival at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday evening 

    Working her best angles: She worked her best angles while posing for photographers on the red carpet

    Working her best angles: She worked her best angles while posing for photographers on the red carpet

    Working her best angles: She worked her best angles while posing for photographers on the red carpet

    Boots: The actress made sure all eyes were on her sparkly boots

    Boots: Charlotte made sure all eyes were on her sparkly boots as she made her way across the red carpet on Sunday evening 

    With her flame-hued tresses falling in loose curls past her shoulders, the actress, 44, looked typically stylish in a burgundy jumpsuit and kept the sunshine at bay behind sunglasses.

    Also stepping out in Italy on day five of the festival was Jessica Chastain, who was ferried in by water taxi to the star-studded event.

    Kate Hudson, The Crown actress Olivia Williams and fashion mogul Jessica Wang were also seen on day five of the prestigious festival. 

    Olivia looked radiant when she stepped onto the Kinéo Award red carpet on Sunday alongside her actor husband Rhashan Stone.

    Standing tall: On a busy night in Venice Maria Sharapova also turned heads, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown for the premiere of Lost Illusions later that evening

    Standing tall: On a busy night in Venice Maria Sharapova also turned heads, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown for the premiere of Lost Illusions later that evening

    Cuffs: The star's stunning dress also featured cuffed sleeves

    Beautiful: Maria looked beautiful

    Cuffs: The star’s stunning dress also featured cuffed sleeves 

    Minimal: Maria opted for minimal make-up

    Manicure: Maria was also sporting an immaculate manicure

    Minimal: Maria opted for minimal make-up 

    Romantic: Antonio Banderas - who stars in the Xavier Giannoli directed film - put on a romantic display with his partner Nicole Kimpel at the premiere

    Romantic: Antonio Banderas – who stars in the Xavier Giannoli directed film – put on a romantic display with his partner Nicole Kimpel at the premiere

    Holding hands: Antonio, 61, and investment banker Nicole held hands while posing for photos

    Leggy: Nicole put on a leggy display

    Holding hands: Antonio, 61, and investment banker Nicole held hands while posing for photos

    Supportive: Ever the doting partner, Nicole made sure to support her man at the premiere of his new film

    Supportive: Ever the doting partner, Nicole made sure to support her man at the premiere of his new film

    Dapper: The Spanish actor looked dapper in a navy suit

    Dapper: The Spanish actor looked dapper in a navy suit

    Slipping into a sweeping yellow gown for day five of the Venice Film Festival, the actress, 52, beamed for photographers while posing by her 51-year-old husband’s side.

    Olivia – who will be taking over the role of Camilla Parker Bowles in the fifth season of The Crown – wore her hair swept back and accessorised with chic drop earrings, while Rashan cut a dapper figure in a smart black suit.  

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

    The jury is headed by Parasite frontman 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 also invited two Afgan 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’.

    All smiles: Charlotte beamed as she arrived at the event  for the premiere of her latest film

    All smiles: Charlotte beamed as she arrived at the event  for the premiere of her latest film 

    Co-stars: Charlotte wore her brunette hair loose and posed for photographers alongside Tim Roth, who stars alongside her in Michel Franco's dark comedy

    Dapper: Tim, 60, looked dapper in a smart black suit

    Co-stars: She wore her brunette hair loose and posed for photographers alongside Tim Roth, who stars alongside her in Michel Franco’s dark comedy 

    Director: Charlotte and Tim also posed with Sundown director Michel Franco

    Director: Charlotte and Tim also posed with Sundown director Michel Franco

    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.’

    Stylish: With her flame-hued tresses falling in loose curls past her shoulders, the actress, 44, looked typically stylish in a burgundy jumpsuit

    Ferry: Also stepping out in Italy on day five of the festival was Jessica Chastain, who was ferried in by water taxi to the star-studded event

    Ferry: Also stepping out in Italy on day five of the festival was Jessica Chastain, who was ferried in by water taxi to the star-studded event

    Chic: Kate Hudson set pulses racing as she went braless in a sizzling gown at the premiere of her new film Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday

    Smile:  Kate looked radiant as she posed up a storm in her gown

    Chic: Kate Hudson set pulses racing as she went braless in a sizzling gown at the premiere of her new film Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday 

    Wave: The star took time for fans as she walked up the red carpet

    Wave: The star took time for fans as she walked up the red carpet 

    Cleavage: The star looked sensational as she posed up a storm

    Cleavage: The star looked sensational as she posed up a storm

    Hug: Kate embraced Ana Lily Amirpour on the red carpet

    Hug: Kate embraced Ana Lily Amirpour on the red carpet

    Regal: Earlier in the day Kate looked regal in a layered number as she attended the photocall for Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon

    Like a princess: The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days star beamed as she was pictured in the pretty ensemble, proudly showcasing her full skirt for the cameras

    Regal: Earlier in the day Kate looked regal in a layered number as she attended the photocall for Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon

    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.

    Last year’s occasion saw a significantly smaller number of guests in attendance, will all red carpet arrivals required to adhere to social distancing, with temperature checks and mask wearing mandatory at the event.

    Despite its return, this year’s festival is still adhering to strict Covid guidelines, following a rise in cases in Italy.

    Public access to the red carpet is banned, and more than 10 testing stations have been set up.

    All attendees must show proof of a negative test or vaccination to enter a screen, and masks are required indoors.

    Radiant: The award-winning actress looked radiant when she stepped out on Sunday

    Prestigious: The 2021 Venice Film Festival will take place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world's oldest awards ceremonies

    Prestigious: The 2021 Venice Film Festival will take place from 1-11 September, and is considered one of the world’s oldest awards ceremonies

    Boat chic: Maria was also seen in a chic cream ensemble earlier in the day

    Boat chic: Maria was also seen in a chic cream ensemble earlier in the day

    Designer girl: Fashion mogul Jessica Wang looked a beauty in a bright orange mini dress, which she explained to her followers on her Instagram story was'Versace'

    Designer girl: Fashion mogul Jessica Wang looked a beauty in a bright orange mini dress, which she explained to her followers on her Instagram story was ‘Versace’

    Fashionista: Jessica told Fashion Week Daily,'I had always been interested in fashion and since blogging was becoming a thing at the time, I decided to try my hand at it'

    Fashionista: Jessica told Fashion Week Daily, ‘I had always been interested in fashion and since blogging was becoming a thing at the time, I decided to try my hand at it’

    Radiant: Olivia Williams, 52, looked radiant when she stepped onto the Kinéo Award red carpet on Sunday alongside her actor husband Rhashan Stone, 51

    Radiant: Olivia Williams, 52, looked radiant when she stepped onto the Kinéo Award red carpet on Sunday alongside her actor husband Rhashan Stone, 51

    Yellow: Slipping into a sweeping yellow gown for day five of the Venice Film Festival, the actress beamed for photographers

    High spirits: The actress was in high spirits

    Yellow: Slipping into a sweeping yellow gown for day five of the Venice Film Festival, the actress beamed for photographers

    Loved-up: The couple put on a loved-up display

    Loved-up: The couple put on a loved-up display

    Hair up: Olivia wore her hair swept back and accessorised with chic drop earrings, while Rashan cut a dapper figure in a smart black suit

    Bracelet: Olivia wore a beautiful bracelet

    Hair up: Olivia wore her hair swept back and accessorised with chic drop earrings, while Rashan cut a dapper figure in a smart black suit

    Wow: Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea turned heads in a beautiful black dress complete with dramatic train

    Wow: Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea turned heads in a beautiful black dress complete with dramatic train

    Glamour: Italian actress Donatella Finocchiaro (L) exuded glamour in a sequins and black tailored trousers

    Typically chic: French actress Clotilde Courau looked typically chic in a gorgeous black-and-white gown

    Glamour: Italian actress Donatella Finocchiaro (L) exuded glamour in a sequins and black tailored trousers

    Making a statement: Actress Salomé Dewaels posed in a stunning tassel dress that featured a sheer bust

    Making a statement: Actress Salomé Dewaels posed in a stunning tassel dress that featured a sheer bust

    Nails: The screen star rocked a chic black manicure

    Nails: The screen star rocked a chic black manicure  

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