DUBAI: Lebanese British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, American George Clooney, made a glamorous appearance at the Venice Film Festival this week for the premiere of the actor’s latest film “Jay Kelly.”
Amal wore a striking fuchsia vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer gown with a dramatic train. The strapless dress featured a ruched bodice and a high slit, and she completed the look with silver Aquazzura heels, a Jimmy Choo bag, and soft, side-swept waves.
George complemented her look in a classic black tuxedo with sharp satin peak lapels, a crisp white dress shirt and a black bow tie.
“Jay Kelly” explores themes of self-discovery while humorously examining celebrity life. The film follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly and his devoted manager Ron, played by Adam Sandler, as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe, confronting past choices, relationships and the legacies they will leave behind.
In addition to Clooney and Sandler, the film features a cast including Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicole Lecky, Thaddea Graham, and Isla Fisher.
Hours before the premiere, Clooney was reportedly absent from the press conference with a “bad sinus infection.”
His co-star Dern praised his “amazing, raw, true performance” in the film, which is in competition for the festival’s top honors.
“Jay Kelly” was directed by Noah Baumbach, who co-wrote with Mortimer.
Arab designers and stars also made their mark at the festival.
Saudi fashion influencer Nojoud Al-Rumaihi walked the red carpet for “Bugonia” in a black gown by Lebanese designer Rami Kadi, who noted on Instagram that the look was embellished with cruelty-free feathers, crystals and beads.
“Bugonia” had its world premiere on Thursday evening, and is in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.
The film, which stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, is a remake of the 2003 Korean film “Save the Green Planet!” It blends elements of science fiction, horror and comedy.
Al-Rumaihi was not the only one dressed in Kadi’s designs. Italian influencer Beatrice Valli graced the “La Grazia” red carpet at the opening ceremony of the festival in a strapless white pearl gown with a beaded bodice and flowing muslin skirt from the designer’s latest L’Eventail couture collection.
