Overview
- Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly rolled out on Aug. 28, with Amal Clooney in a bold fuchsia gown as George Clooney skipped a press conference for a sinus infection but joined the red carpet.
- Day one featured high-visibility arrivals and photocalls for casts including Bugonia with Emma Stone and Jay Kelly with Adam Sandler, Billy Crudup and Laura Dern.
- Julia Roberts arrived in a cardigan printed with Luca Guadagnino’s face, and Cate Blanchett re-wore a black Armani Privé gown first seen in 2022 to underscore sustainable styling.
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators displayed “Free Palestine. Stop the Genocide” banners on the red carpet, with a march planned for Saturday, Aug. 30 on the Lido.
- The 82nd edition runs Aug. 27–Sept. 6 with Alexander Payne heading the jury and high-profile world premieres slated including Frankenstein and After the Hunt.