Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and George Clooney captivated audiences at the 81st Venice Film Festival as they graced the red carpet.
'We're on the Decline'
The duo, known for their enduring friendship and shared film history, reunited for their latest project, Wolfs, which is set to premiere on Apple TV+.
Sixteen years after their collaboration on Burn After Reading, Pitt and Clooney drew attention with their charismatic presence at the festival.
They were joined by their respective partners — Amal Clooney and Ines de Ramon. The pair delighted fans with their engaging interactions, signing autographs, and participating in light-hearted banter during press conferences, according to Liternaute.
Clooney humorously remarked on their film’s exclusive release on Apple TV+, saying, "We’re on the decline," highlighting their humorous approach to the industry's shifts.
Major Stars Visiting Venice
The Venice Film Festival, also known as the Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica, is renowned for showcasing both prestigious and avant-garde films.
This year's lineup included other major stars such as Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix for Joker: Folie à Deux, Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, and Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton for The Room Next Door.
The festival also featured Adrien Brody in The Brutalist and Nicole Kidman in Babygirl.
The festival, held annually at the Palazzo del Cinema on Venice's Lido island, began on August 28 and concluded on September 7, with awards including the coveted Golden Lion for Best Film.
The Venice Film Festival, which has been part of the Biennale di Venezia since 1982, is a key event in the global film industry, offering a platform for both emerging talents and established stars to showcase their work.
