After a week of largely underwhelming red carpets, the result of Hollywood’s solidarity with ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, it was the turn of biographical drama Origin to premiere at the city’s Lido.
Making an early arrival on Wednesday, Bar Refaeli claimed her fair share of the spotlight in a sweeping silk evening gown ahead of its first official screening.
The Israeli model, 38, accentuated her slender physique in the form-fitting dress, with an off-the-shoulder detail and plunging chest drawing further attention to her exposed cleavage.
Refaeli was in attendance as the Ava DuVernay directed film, based on the 2020 book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, by Isabel Wilkerson, screened in-competition at the annual ceremony.
Make way: The mood was subdued, but the dress code was undeniably elegant as the 80th annual Film Festival continued in northern Italy on Wednesday evening (pictured: Bar Refaeli)
Here she comes: Making an early arrival on Wednesday, Bar Refaeli claimed her fair share of the spotlight in a sweeping silk evening gown ahead of the first official screening of Origin
Don’t mind me: But the fresh-faced Israeli model commanded attention outside the Lido
Gorgeous: Bond girl Caterina Murino looked simply stunning in a strapless pink satin dress which featured a full skirt
Pretty in pink: Elevating her slim frame in a pair of red pointed toe heels, the Italian actress accessorised with a pair of dazzling drop earrings
Dressed to impress: The Casino Royale star applied a flawless palette of makeup for the evening
Stunning: Meanwhile Diana Ghenea cut a glamorous figure for the evening in a cowl neck white satin dress which boasted ruched detailing and a daring thigh high split
Incredible: The actress, 36, commanded attention as she added an eye catching large feather wrap off her shoulders
Bond girl Caterina Murino looked simply stunning in a strapless pink satin dress which featured a full skirt.
Elevating her slim frame in a pair of red pointed toe heels, the Italian actress accessorised with a pair of dazzling drop earrings.
She was all smiles as she styled her brunette tresses in a neat up-do while posing on the red carpet.
Meanwhile Diana Ghenea cut a glamorous figure for the evening in a cowl neck white satin dress which boasted ruched detailing and a daring thigh high split.
The actress, 36, commanded attention as she added an eye catching large feather wrap off her shoulders.
She put on a leggy display as she elevated her frame in a pair of dazzling silver heels and accessorised with a pair of glittering earrings.
Diana showcased her jaw dropping figure in the stunning backless gown as she walked the star-studded red carpet.
Singer Loretta Grace made sure all eyes were on her in a bold hooded black gown which boasted a large leather waist detailing.
Georgia Mos put on a very leggy display in a racy black velvet cut out gown which donned two bold thigh high splits.
Dramatic: Singer Loretta Grace made sure all eyes were on her in a bold hooded black gown which boasted a large leather waist detailing
Red carpet: Ava DuVernay put on a busty display in a lemon off the shoulder long sleeved satin gown
All smiles: The American filmmaker looked gorgeous in the figure hugging number which she teamed with a gold metallic bag
Turning heads: Georgia Mos put on a very leggy display in a racy black velvet cut out gown which donned two bold thigh high splits
Daring: The music artist showed off her amazing figure in the garment which had a halter neckline and dazzling edged detailing
Dazzling: Italian actress Manila Nazzaro looked incredible in a sequinned red and black one shoulder dress
The music artist showed off her amazing figure in the garment which had a halter neckline and dazzling edged detailing.
She added inches to her frame in a pair of black Yves Saint Laurent heels and styled her long tresses in luxurious waves.
Ava DuVernay put on a busty display in a lemon off the shoulder long sleeved satin gown.
The American filmmaker looked gorgeous in the figure hugging number which she teamed with a gold metallic bag.
Turning up the glamour, Ava accessorised with a dazzling necklace and earrings and styled her long dark tresses in a neat up-do.
Italian actress Manila Nazzaro looked incredible in a sequinned red and black one shoulder dress.