Angelina Jolie, Jenna Ortega and Sigourney Weaver have arrived in Venice ahead of the city’s annual Film Festival which begins on Wednesday.
Actress Angelina, 49, looked as chic as ever in a beige trench coat ahead of the screening for her new film Maria – a biographical drama film about opera singer Maria Callas.
Her ex-husband Brad Pitt is also expected to be at the festival later in the week for his new film Wolfs which he stars in with George Clooney.
Jenna, 21, who stars in the Beetlejuice sequel which will open the festival, looked gorgeous in a pleated miniskirt and checked blazer as she arrived ahead of the 81st Venice Film Festival.
Her onscreen mother in the movie Winona Ryder, 52, who reprises her role as Lydia, was also spotted arriving but hid her face under a visor hat and was sporting a bizarre chin strap.
Angelina Jolie (pictured), Jenna Ortega and Sigourney Weaver have arrived in Venice ahead of the city’s annual Film Festival which begins on Wednesday
Jenna, 21, who stars in the Beetlejuice sequel which will open the festival, looked gorgeous in a pleated miniskirt and checked blazer as she arrived for the 81st Venice Film Festival
Sigourney will receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award during the festival
Sigourney meanwhile happily greeted fans, whilst looking chic in a pair of white wide-legged trousers and a boater hat.
Maria is an upcoming biographical drama film about opera singer Maria Callas.
It is directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Steven Knight, produced by Fremantle, and stars Angelina Jolie in the title role, with Valeria Golino as her sister Yakinthi, and Haluk Bilginer as Aristotle Onassis.
Meanwhile Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will open the festival on August 28.
Jenna recently opened up about what it was like meeting Winona Ryder for the first time on the set of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
The Wednesday star plays Astrid Deetz, the daughter of Ryder’s character Lydia Deetz in the film.
‘She was so warm and welcoming and kind and inviting right from the jump, and I couldn’t be more grateful,’ Ortega explained in an interview with the New York Times.
‘It was at a time where my career was taking a different turn, and I didn’t realize that I needed that from somebody who could relate, but I did,’ she said, adding that she was in a ‘transformative’ period in her life after shooting to overnight superstardom on Netflix’s Wednesday.
Actress Angelina, 49, looked as chic as ever in a beige trench coat ahead of the screening for her new film Maria – a biographical drama film about opera singer Maria Callas
She completed her outfit with a long black skirt and wore a pair of long black leather boots underneath
She shielded her eyes from the sun with dark shades
Angelina’s ex-husband Brad Pitt is also expected to be at the festival later in the week for his new film Wolfs which he stars in with George Clooney
She headed from her airport car to the hotel
Her long honey tresses were styled into loose waves and she opted for low-key make-up
Hollywood star Angelina is seen arriving at Marco Polo Airport in Venice for the 81st Venice International Film Festival
Jenna’s onscreen mother in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder, who reprises her role as Lydia, was also spotted arriving but hid her face under a visor hat
Winona clutched a bottle of water as she tried to keep a low profile in the number which had a bizarre strap detail
She was given a helping hand at the pier as she headed to her first stop of the day
‘The way Winona and I got along was quite weird. It was like we were reading each other’s minds a little bit,’ she added.
Sigourney, meanwhile, will receive the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award during the festival.
Sigourney said ahead of receiving the prize: ‘I am truly honored to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from La Biennale di Venezia.’
‘To be gifted this award is a privilege I share with all the filmmakers and collaborators I have worked with throughout the years. I proudly accept this award in celebration of all who have helped bring these films to life.’
The 81st Venice International Film Festival is organised by La Biennale di Venezia and will be held on the Lido di Venezia from 28 August to 7 September.
As well as Sigourney and the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast, there is an array of A-listers expected to descend on Venice over the coming days.
George Clooney is already in town, alongside his wife Amal, for the debut of his anticipated new movie Wolfs – the Jon Watts-directed heist thriller that reunites him with Oceans Eleven co-star Brad Pitt.
Both George and Brad will be in attendance at the September 1 screening.
Jenna looked gorgeous in a pleated miniskirt and checked blazer as she arrived
The Wednesday star was given a helping hand onto her boat to take her to her first stop
Jenna was in great spirits ahead of her night on the red carpet on Wednesday
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will open the festival on August 28 – he is seen arriving with girlfriend Monica Bellucci
Monica wore a white suit as they held hands
Tim wore a smart black suit
She gave a friendly wave as they boarded the boat
Sources indicate that the schedules have been arranged so that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – who continue to be embroiled in legal action eight years after they split – will not be at the film festival at the same time.
Another major screening is Joker: Folie à Deux on September 4. The premiere of the sequel will welcome stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga to the Venice red carpet.
Sigourney Weaver happily greeted fans, while looking chic in a blazer
Sigourney added some chic accessories to her look with her Chanel belt and bag
Sigourney said ahead of receiving the prize: ‘I am truly honored to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from La Biennale di Venezia’
‘To be gifted this award is a privilege I share with all the filmmakers and collaborators I have worked with throughout the years’
Patroness of the festival, Italian actress Sveva Alviti, arrived at the Excelsior pier
Top model Izabel Goulart, 39, looked gorgeous in her white crop top and blazer upon her arrival
The Brazillian model flashed her abs in a cropped white top as she stood up on the boat on her arrival
She waved to fans and photographers and flashed her gorgeous smile
She looked effortlessly chic in black balloon trousers and a matching oversized blazer
Daniel Craig will also be at the festival to promote his movie Queer, which screens on September 3.
Venice regulars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton are in town for Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut The Room Next Door while Nicole Kidman is screening her erotic thriller Babygirl on August 30.
Pupi Avati’s The American Backyard will close the festival on September 7.