I don’t want to make you jealous but the Venice Lido is basking in the last of the summer sunshine. The only flashes here so far come courtesy of the hordes of photographers snapping pictures of the stars. Lido, normally the sleepiest of seaside resorts, has awoken to find itself besieged by thousands of film critics racing from one screening to the next and whingeing about the infernal ticketing system and legions of rampant mosquitos. Such is the hard life of the international film critic. But for all the complaints, there is much to love about this festival, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
Timothée Chalamet caused many a teenage heart to flutter as he appeared resplendent in a red velvet halter neck jumpsuit for the premiere of Bones and All. Many of the hundreds of screaming girls awaiting his arrival had spent the day on the hot tarmac and a lucky few were rewarded with selfies, autographs and even the odd hug, Chalamet taking time to reach out to his adoring fans.
