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"contents": "<figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ElQr_WZ3_Qs5hLqmO7PMV-uy--g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13299914.jpg' alt='epaselect epa12335787 US actor Shailene Woodley poses during a photocall for 'Motor City' at the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 30 August 2025. The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI' title=' US actor Shailene Woodley poses during a photocall for 'Motor City' at the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 30 August 2025. The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. 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The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pa-ROzVXkeyC0lUh9B2isCgaZsQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13301925.jpg' alt='epaselect epa12337242 Paris Jackson arrives for the screening of 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 30 August 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI' title=' Paris Jackson arrives for the screening of 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 30 August 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pa-ROzVXkeyC0lUh9B2isCgaZsQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13301925.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/H29xQlZCIHWUInFZAKoAPgVYPtw=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13301925.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/igJKy1NG-zkhAEqST_ji7W62UKA=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13301925.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MtjQ6zbVl48aQ-gW2WGIXse7CL0=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13301925.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GHvgBlZd-AE2jznd50WgQ8fEbpU=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13301925.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Paris Jackson arrives for the screening of 'Frankenstein' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 30 August 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Bck0buIppHftzs5A4e-DBjBFL98=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13308670.jpg' alt=' British actor Emily Blunt arrives for the premiere of 'The Smashing Machine' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI' title=' British actor Emily Blunt arrives for the premiere of 'The Smashing Machine' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. 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The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/17Ijm5nsl_L0U_VWTeN6PhuHQHU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13311263.jpg' alt='epa12346663 US actor Greta Lee arrives for the screening of 'A House of Dynamite' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 02 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI' title=' US actor Greta Lee arrives for the screening of 'A House of Dynamite' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 02 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. 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The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/FficF-YHzCC9cqspsaG_9PIKAHk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13313920.jpg' alt='epa12348642 British musician and actor Benjamin Clementine poses during a photocall for 'In the Hand of Dante' at the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 03 September 2025. The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI' title=' British musician and actor Benjamin Clementine poses during a photocall for 'In the Hand of Dante' at the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 03 September 2025. The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. 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The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MnpTXx_5pDySbLkpJJnlQ1r9ChY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13315576.jpg' alt='epa12350252 British musician and actor Benjamin Clementine arrives for the premiere of 'In the Hand of Dante' at the 82nd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 03 September 2025. The festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI' title=' British musician and actor Benjamin Clementine arrives for the premiere of 'In the Hand of Dante' at the 82nd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 03 September 2025. The festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. 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The festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/obLVrz39KXiIDDmMptv1x9XuuzA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13315704.jpg' alt='epa12350348 US actor Jason Momoa arrives for the premiere of 'In the Hand of Dante' at the 82nd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 03 September 2025. The festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI' title=' US actor Jason Momoa arrives for the premiere of 'In the Hand of Dante' at the 82nd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 03 September 2025. The festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. 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The festival runs from 28 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/aIdAp41H1JFvFMYbRVnAazC1xnM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13317357.jpg' alt='epa12351916 Taiwanese actor Bai Xiao-Ying arrives for the screening of 'Nuhai' (Girl) during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 04 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI' title=' Taiwanese actor Bai Xiao-Ying arrives for the screening of 'Nuhai' (Girl) during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 04 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. 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The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ru4yEC5gjMMZS6kyRYj21Oek_ww=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13318176.jpg' alt='epa12352690 Italian actor Anna Foglietta arrives for the screening of 'Hateshinaki Scarlet' (Scarlet) during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 04 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI' title=' Italian actor Anna Foglietta arrives for the screening of 'Hateshinaki Scarlet' (Scarlet) during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 04 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ru4yEC5gjMMZS6kyRYj21Oek_ww=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13318176.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/L5MQLp4zCy4TR6NbOFAKlMRTICY=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13318176.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dHb_xnWxOoFIh4bC1BR5vw2ko9E=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13318176.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lpFe2kvdjRjDstnArW2PdqJz5ww=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13318176.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Ggq9vq6ZSaE8JnmP6IbMzyoHliY=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/13318176.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Italian actor Anna Foglietta arrives for the screening of 'Hateshinaki Scarlet' (Scarlet) during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 04 September 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NDUX2KX3IeiwiSdUIAEYLt5O7qQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232387363.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Heidi Klum and Leni Klum attend the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)' title=' Heidi Klum and Leni Klum attend the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NDUX2KX3IeiwiSdUIAEYLt5O7qQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232387363.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/UOSs90u-fyKI0mzhqUt2mQHmSnw=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232387363.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AVBfHXXnvnQIsVAPTRATPm6HP64=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232387363.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qYjy9GrOKKTOeaa2GaGq0Ep0rIM=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232387363.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2PNH_XHaTKC0t45ijLb2BedI-4M=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232387363.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Heidi Klum and Leni Klum attend the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/SSO8XrO8ugS542EKQhWht33OLIQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232389202.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Cate Blanchett attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)' title=' Cate Blanchett attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/SSO8XrO8ugS542EKQhWht33OLIQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232389202.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/cowcImZB7ON3dD8jMQuSemupu00=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232389202.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ivnx6QtDRDsmFv1TibyrdvDyEMk=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232389202.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/8BLNoS3UxhR1HFG1ppRugJtAHGU=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232389202.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/s-oszUTqhfcfeUEbWBmA7EOuR_o=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232389202.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Cate Blanchett attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lzCWvTh6cAmepVFFgTt0yoOY6gA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232394571.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Tilda Swinton attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' title=' Tilda Swinton attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lzCWvTh6cAmepVFFgTt0yoOY6gA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232394571.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/hE-Fe0wbG66ekzd_Rz02JAtl0Zw=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232394571.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yZAdskfudyKodGbhpfaYPzpguYg=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232394571.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1nOs71fNXCzy0uQd1zDsFG1bJ-0=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232394571.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-7zgIPazOvd0i5aeKqe4Fw63Sik=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232394571.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Tilda Swinton attends the "La Grazia" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 27, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/TSRl3Qpl1Tux4vxtfJBKv3B2HeQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232581870.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 28: George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)' title=' George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/TSRl3Qpl1Tux4vxtfJBKv3B2HeQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232581870.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KYBAvWEtYFhN2P-Ho2jaa2zIul0=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232581870.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lcPL_RRj074R5P8wAIYuwB0j4gw=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232581870.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4TsVzBk4xYqVkgcc3W5_8AVDPbE=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232581870.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2eRJF859dJxG5bm8CH0TjGL3T5Q=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232581870.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/aU-UPr2AjUKhyPUZQaGAha1B26A=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232582019.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 28: George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)' title=' George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/aU-UPr2AjUKhyPUZQaGAha1B26A=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232582019.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JtNo2-7DV-c-qM8jaEq6ILx_QAs=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232582019.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/3b38puik8iEs0qSnU_Swj_9T5Uk=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232582019.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/SteQPdME9_VroHJUkTc7vkfHB78=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232582019.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4X4z6cUPpcTVkoNm73DEDA-O3wA=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232582019.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/G0Y2nkNtm3e-wOkPL5nirlCBQew=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232584108.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 28: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' title=' Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/G0Y2nkNtm3e-wOkPL5nirlCBQew=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232584108.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DERoEu8lGy5Gt1bqV2NYXPBc9Ug=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232584108.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/UJknnluqkxu1FykUM60Puf4ZDv0=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232584108.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/_sRZCll4zFN46s634oJAw0UCGXQ=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232584108.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wOgtzZ3bG5TCOgEW1sQO5T9sQRc=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232584108.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend the "Jay Kelly" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/rbR9SlRfDfMxylKBWms3FqVFlSA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232724326.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Chloe Sevigny attends the "After The Hunt" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' title=' Chloe Sevigny attends the "After The Hunt" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/rbR9SlRfDfMxylKBWms3FqVFlSA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232724326.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/0qmOndCBTlPCfAE9PBXFIDQbOus=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232724326.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/fdFGIeYdmS88BfXHUjMP06zAnyQ=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232724326.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PwhuImDgJxM_e4r4QMtq4SZuSgk=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232724326.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AI0RDWWF8NWdCitkRC0tPQ-TRlY=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232724326.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Chloe Sevigny attends the "After The Hunt" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1Xq8nSQdxMW9oojkej6q9qIoIlI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232836134.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 30: Suki Waterhouse attends the "Broken English" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)' title=' Suki Waterhouse attends the "Broken English" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1Xq8nSQdxMW9oojkej6q9qIoIlI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232836134.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kwNeS1q7dfgYFz_s5hb3Y4gjYnc=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232836134.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/CadNC0yaS3n3_rqtcGDMAzdXqhA=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232836134.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qWISoynmWT21yYUCuuDRnNl_bus=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232836134.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/K42NueIfBKtdGhgTOoqt0xV4NRY=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232836134.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Suki Waterhouse attends the "Broken English" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZvtKwNi4NDL8crVf923_BafyLFk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232877531.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 30: Mia Goth attends the "Frankenstein" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)' title=' Mia Goth attends the "Frankenstein" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)' srcset='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZvtKwNi4NDL8crVf923_BafyLFk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232877531.jpg 200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9Ii7QMe-V4x8rZBQCnhuM7Pk2qA=/450x0/smart/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232877531.jpg 450w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Gl6SsayQDnAhuYnEQw3SV2TyfZs=/800x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232877531.jpg 800w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/0obHeMHbPZvUfAyttsqwgx62xVY=/1200x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232877531.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/K0spsmJiXYfn5fU0bmT_F9KP6bM=/1600x0/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2232877531.jpg 1600w' style='object-position: 50% 50%'><figcaption> Mia Goth attends the "Frankenstein" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/E_p9Arl3nLh6j2XXZWOJgsqgVWA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2233185578.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Amanda Seyfried attends "The Testament Of Ann Lee" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)' title=' Amanda Seyfried attends "The Testament Of Ann Lee" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2025 in Venice, Italy. 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(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure><figure style='float: center; margin: 5px; '><img loading=\"lazy\" src='https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5fABPMME96h_V3XSsRSsM2dFIS8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif()/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GettyImages-2233209330.jpg' alt='VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Halsey attends "The Smashing Machine" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images)' title=' Halsey attends "The Smashing Machine" red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2025 in Venice, Italy. 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US actor Emma Stone (C) arrives for the premiere of 'Bugonia' during the 82nd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 28 August 2025. The film festival runs from 27 August to 06 September 2025. EPA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI