Stars bring glamor to Venice Film Festival opening

Venice International Film Festival, the oldest of its kind in the world, kicked off Wednesday.

Oscar winning director Damien Chazelle opened the 73rd edition with ‘First Man’,
the story of Neil Armstrong’s expedition to the moon. Heart-throb Ryan Gosling, who plays Armstrong, set pulses racing as he arrived on the lido by Venetian boat to a chorus of screams from fans. He was accompanied by British starlet Claire Foy, better known for playing The Queen in ‘The Crown’.

Emma Stone also graced the red carpet for Yorgos Lanthimos’ royal romp, ‘The Favourite’, a serious award contender starring Olivia Coleman as Queen Anne, also in attendance.

This was quickly followed by yet another World premiere, ‘A Star Is Born’. Venice crowds went wild as Bradley Cooper, who starred and directed the film, was joined by the wonderfully idiosyncratic Lady Gaga, making her big screen debut in the musical remake.

The festival runs until the 8th of September, when the famous Golden Lion award will be presented for the best film.

In this Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 photo, jury member Christoph Waltz poses for photographers at the photo call for the Jury at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 photo, actors Claire Foy, from left, Ryan Gosling and Jason Clarke pose for photographers upon arrival at the photo call of the film 'First Man' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 photo, actor Ryan Gosling poses for photographs with fans upon arrival for the photo call of the film 'First Man' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 photo, jury member Naomi Watts poses for photographers upon arrival at the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 photo, actor Ryan Gosling poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'First Man' and the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 photo, actress Emma Stone signs autographs upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Favourite' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 photo, singer and actress Lady Gaga, right, and Bradley Cooper pose for photographers upon arrival for the photo call of the film 'A Star Is Born' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 photo, actress and singer Lady Gaga, left, and actor Bradley Cooper pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Star Is Born' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 photo, fans wait for singer and actress Lady Gaga, ahead of the premiere of the film 'A Star Is Born' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

In this Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 photo, actress and singer Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Star Is Born' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 file photo musician Thom Yorke, left, and actress Dajana Roncione pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, Tilda Swinton poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, Model Barbara Palvin poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, a guest wears a tee shirt with the slogan 'Weinstein Is Innocent' upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, actress Chloe Grace Moretz poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, actress Madalina Ghenea poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, actress Dakota Johnson poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 photo, actress Dakota Johnson takes a selfie photograph with fans upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Suspiria' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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