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Venice 83, stars like Clooney and Cruz-Bardem expected at the Film Festival

The Venice International Film Festival kicks off with the presence of various celebrities, including George Clooney and Amal.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Venice 83, stars like Clooney and Cruz-Bardem expected at the Film Festival — Photo: Nicolas Genin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Venice International Film Festival, now in its 83rd edition, has attracted numerous famous guests. Among the most anticipated names are George Clooney and Javier Bardem, along with Penélope Cruz.

George Clooney and his wife Amal were spotted at the Lido of Venice on the eve of the festival's inauguration. The couple arrived aboard an elegant speedboat. Clooney wore a navy polo and white pants, while Amal opted for an olive green Tom Ford suit.

Archive photo: Venice 83, stars like Clooney and Cruz-Bardem expected at the Film Festival — Archive photoPhoto: csztova · Flickr · BY

The festival was opened by Danny Boyle's film 'Ink', while the Horizons section began with the screening of 'The Girl with the Leica' by Alina Marazzi. This launch has kicked off an event expected to be rich in content and participation.

Despite the challenges faced by major studios in bringing stars to European festivals, the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival is anticipated to be crowded with familiar and awaited faces.

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