Venice Film Festival: Stars on the red carpet

Hundreds of fans melted in the sun waiting for him to arrive: Harry Styles, a member of former boy band One Direction until 2016, has become a pop phenomenon in the realms of music and fashion in recent years. He also wants to establish himself as an actor. He had his first major film role in the thriller "Don't Worry, Darling"; on the red carpet, he showcased his sense of style in a Gucci suit.

The Australian star's long black jumpsuit was simple, but the sweeping floral neckline was a true eye-catcher. Cate Blanchett graced the red carpet for the premiere of the film "Tar," in which she portrays a celebrated female conductor who falls into disgrace.

Timothee Chalamet came all in red to the "Bones & All" premiere. This red fashion combination has it all, too: The French-American star ("Dune," "Call Me By Your Name") wore a backless halter top with red iridescent pants, causing a big stir on the red carpet. "Bones & All" follows cannibalistic teenage lovers who travel through the US in the 1980s.

Penelope Cruz showed up on the red carpet in a simple black Chanel dress, printed with pink flower petals. Well, not quite "simple": the back of the dress boasts a sophisticated detail: a long, high leg slit. The Spanish Oscar winner and mother of two plays the lead role in "L'Immensita," directed by Emanuele Crialese, which premiered in Venice.

Each of her appearances on the red carpet is a show in itself. This year, the British actress has become the fashion star of Venice. The colorful Christopher John Rogers dress with splashes of color was worn by Jodie Turner-Smith before the premiere of the film "Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths" by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

The idolized star from the first "Bridgerton" season — he played the aloof Simon Basset — came to Venice for the premiere of "The Banshees of Inisherin." Rege-Jean Page will be seen in the fantasy spectacle "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" as of March 2023, along with Chris Pine and Hugh Grant.

She is known as the tough girl Max from the hit series "Stranger Things." Here, she floated down the red carpet in Venice in her tulle gown with elaborate embroidery on the top, having arrived for the premiere of the film "The Whale." In the movie, in which she stars with Brendan Fraser, she plays the traumatized daughter of a doomed man who wants to mend the relationship with her.

Adam Driver remained effortlessly stylish on the red carpet at the opening of the festival, even though he had previously gained weight for his role of a middle-aged dad in "White Noise." The film, which opened competition, marks the actor's second collaboration with director Noah Baumbach, following their award-winning "Marriage Story."