Stars shine at Venice Film Fest

Jessica Alba arrives at the screening of the film Machete at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice.

  • Jessica Alba arrives at the screening of the film <i>Machete</i> at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Jessica Alba arrives at the screening of the film Machete at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
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  • Chinese actress Actress Pace Wu arrives for the ceremony for the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to John Woo at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2010 at Venice Lido.
    Chinese actress Actress Pace Wu arrives for the ceremony for the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to John Woo at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2010 at Venice Lido.
  • Malaysian actress Michele Yeoh as they arrive for the ceremony for the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to John Woo at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2010 at Venice Lido.
    Malaysian actress Michele Yeoh as they arrive for the ceremony for the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement to John Woo at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2010 at Venice Lido.
  • Model Naomi Campbell arrives for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. <i>Miral</i> by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
    Model Naomi Campbell arrives for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. Miral by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
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  • US actress Natalie Portman arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition.      (Photo: AFP)
    US actress Natalie Portman arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actress Yasmine Al Masri signs autographs as she arrives for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. <i>Miral</i> by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
    Actress Yasmine Al Masri signs autographs as she arrives for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. Miral by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actresses Yasmine Al Masri (L) and Ruba Blal arrive for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. <i>Miral</i> by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
    Actresses Yasmine Al Masri (L) and Ruba Blal arrive for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. Miral by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
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  • Japanese actresses Rinko Kikuchi (L) and Kiko Mizuhara arrive for the screening of <i>Norumei No Mori(Norwegian wood)</i> at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood)</i> is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Japanese actresses Rinko Kikuchi (L) and Kiko Mizuhara arrive for the screening of Norumei No Mori(Norwegian wood) at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood) is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Jessica Alba arrives at the screening of the film Machete at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Jessica Alba arrives at the screening of the film Machete at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal (L) and US director Julian Schnabel arrive for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
    Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal (L) and US director Julian Schnabel arrive for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
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  • Model Naomi Campbell (R) and boyfriend Vladislav Doronin arrive for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. <i>Miral</i> by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
    Model Naomi Campbell (R) and boyfriend Vladislav Doronin arrive for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. Miral by US director Julian Schnabel is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
  • Model Afef Jnifen arrives for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
    Model Afef Jnifen arrives for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
  • US director Julian Schnabel's daughter, Stella, arrives for the screening of <i>Miral</i> during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
    US director Julian Schnabel's daughter, Stella, arrives for the screening of Miral during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 in the Palazzo del cinema at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actress Kiko Mizuhara at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Actress Kiko Mizuhara at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Japanese actresses Kiko Mizuhara poses during the photocall of <i>Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood)</i> at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood)</i> is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Japanese actresses Kiko Mizuhara poses during the photocall of Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood) at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood) is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Japanese actresses Kiko Mizuhara (L) and Rinko Kikuchi pose during the photocall of <i>Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood)</i> at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
    Japanese actresses Kiko Mizuhara (L) and Rinko Kikuchi pose during the photocall of Norumei No Mori (Norwegian wood) at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
  • Chinese actor Wang Nan poses during the photocall of <i>Yong Xin Tiao (Showtime)</i> at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>Yong Xin Tiao (Showtime)</i> is presented out of competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Chinese actor Wang Nan poses during the photocall of Yong Xin Tiao (Showtime) at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. Yong Xin Tiao (Showtime) is presented out of competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actress Gao Ting Ting jumps at the photo call for the film <i>Yong Xin Tiao (Showtime)</i> at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, September 2, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Actress Gao Ting Ting jumps at the photo call for the film Yong Xin Tiao (Showtime) at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, September 2, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • The head of the Italian museum agency Vittorio Sgarbi (L) poses with Italian pornstar Vittoria Risi during a photocall at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
    The head of the Italian museum agency Vittorio Sgarbi (L) poses with Italian pornstar Vittoria Risi during a photocall at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
  • Italian pornstar Vittoria Risi at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
    Italian pornstar Vittoria Risi at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. (Photo: AFP)
  • Rula Jebreal at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, September 2, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Rula Jebreal at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, September 2, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • US director Julian Schnabel (L) and Palestinian journalist and screenwriter Rula Jebreal pose during the photocall of <i>Miral</i> at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>Miral</i> is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
    US director Julian Schnabel (L) and Palestinian journalist and screenwriter Rula Jebreal pose during the photocall of Miral at the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2010 at Venice Lido. Miral is competing for the Golden Lion in the Venezia 67 category. (Photo: AFP)
  • US actress Natalie Portman poses during the photocall of <i>Black Swan</i> on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. Portman is playing in <i>Black Swan</i>, opening the festival and competing for the Golden Lion. (Photo: AFP)
    US actress Natalie Portman poses during the photocall of Black Swan on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. Portman is playing in Black Swan, opening the festival and competing for the Golden Lion. (Photo: AFP)
  • US Director and President of the Venezia 67 jury, Quentin Tarantino arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    US Director and President of the Venezia 67 jury, Quentin Tarantino arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Italian actress Violante Placido arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Italian actress Violante Placido arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Italian actress Isabella Ragonese, godmother of the festival, arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Italian actress Isabella Ragonese, godmother of the festival, arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actress Margareth Made arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition.       (Photo: AFP)
    Actress Margareth Made arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actor Shawn Yue and Irene Wang arrive for the screening of the film <i>Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen</i> during the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Actor Shawn Yue and Irene Wang arrive for the screening of the film Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen during the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Italian actress Manuela Arcuri signs autographs as she arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Italian actress Manuela Arcuri signs autographs as she arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • (From L) Mexican actor Danny Trejo, actress Jessica Alba and US director Robert Rodriguez arrive for the screening of <i>Machete</i> on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>Machete</i> by US director Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis with Mexican actor Danny Trejo and Jessica Alba is presented out of competition. (Photo: AFP)
    (From L) Mexican actor Danny Trejo, actress Jessica Alba and US director Robert Rodriguez arrive for the screening of Machete on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. Machete by US director Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis with Mexican actor Danny Trejo and Jessica Alba is presented out of competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actress Manuela Arcuri during the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Actress Manuela Arcuri during the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Mexican actor Danny Trejo poses during the photocall of <i>Machete</i> on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>Machete</i> is presented out of competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Mexican actor Danny Trejo poses during the photocall of Machete on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. Machete is presented out of competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Model Afef Jnifen arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Model Afef Jnifen arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Italian actress Jasmine Tricka arrives for the screening of <i>The Black Swan</i> opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. <i>The Black Swan</i> by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
    Italian actress Jasmine Tricka arrives for the screening of The Black Swan opening the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. The Black Swan by US director Darren Aronofsky with US actress Natalie Portman and French actor Vincent Cassel is presented as part of the Venezia 67 competition. (Photo: AFP)
  • Actress Jessica Alba poses during the photo call for the movie Machete at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Actress Jessica Alba poses during the photo call for the movie Machete at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Jessica Alba leaves the Excelsior hotel prior to the start of the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Jessica Alba leaves the Excelsior hotel prior to the start of the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • The ambassador of the Venice Film Festival, Italian actress Isabella Ragonese, poses during a photo call on the eve of the opening of the 67th edition of the International Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    The ambassador of the Venice Film Festival, Italian actress Isabella Ragonese, poses during a photo call on the eve of the opening of the 67th edition of the International Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Director Quentin Tarantino during the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Director Quentin Tarantino during the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • (From L) Members of the Venezia 67 jury, Italian director Luca Guadagnino, French director Arnaud Desplechin, US actor Danny Elfman, Mexiacn writer Guillermo Arriaga, Lithuanian actress Ingeborga Dapkunaite, President of the Venezia jury, US director Quentin Tarantino, and Italian director Gabriele Salvatores pose during the photocall of the jury on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. 24 films are competing for the Golden Lion. (Photo: AFP)
    (From L) Members of the Venezia 67 jury, Italian director Luca Guadagnino, French director Arnaud Desplechin, US actor Danny Elfman, Mexiacn writer Guillermo Arriaga, Lithuanian actress Ingeborga Dapkunaite, President of the Venezia jury, US director Quentin Tarantino, and Italian director Gabriele Salvatores pose during the photocall of the jury on the opening day of the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 at Venice Lido. 24 films are competing for the Golden Lion. (Photo: AFP)