Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem arrived hand-in-hand at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Monday. The couple is in Venice for the premiere of Florian Zeller's "Bunker," a psychological thriller in which they both star.
Cruz, 52, wore a plunging black dress accented with a gold brooch and accessorized with a khaki suede bag, black slingback heels, and sunglasses. Bardem, 57, opted for a more casual ensemble of a blue shirt, jeans, and white trainers.
As they boarded a water taxi, Cruz removed her heels for easier access to the vessel. She was seen handing her footwear to Bardem before boarding.
In "Bunker," Cruz and Bardem portray a married couple, Sofia and Miguel. The film's plot centers on architect Miguel's marriage to Sofia after he accepts a project to construct a bunker for a billionaire.
Cruz and Bardem have been married for 16 years and have two children: Leo, 15, and Luna, 13. Bardem previously shared that since the birth of their first child, he and Cruz have made it a priority to ensure at least one of them is home at all times when taking on acting roles. He expressed his gratitude for being able to share life's moments with his wife, highlighting her positive character.
The Venice International Film Festival commenced last Wednesday with the premiere of Danny Boyle's "Ink," a film about Rupert Murdoch's rise to prominence. The festival is scheduled to conclude on September 12 with the Italian costume drama "Dio Ride." American actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is serving as the jury chair for the main competition, accompanied by a panel of international directors, a composer, and a film critic. Other notable attendees expected at the festival include members of the Gallagher brothers, the Mara sisters, Pamela Anderson, Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich, Louis Garrel, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Ellen Burstyn, who will also receive a lifetime achievement award.
