Venice Film Festival: Kate Hudson stuns at 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' premiere

The world-famous festival is well under way in Italy, and continues to draw a number of A-list names

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Kate Hudson attends the red carpet of the movie "Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon" during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images)

Leila Depina, in a floral asymmetric gown, attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Craig Robinson attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. AP Photo

Ed Skrein attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. AP Photo

Director Ana Lily Amirpour, in a short fuchsia dress, poses with her dog Benny at the premiere of 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. AP Photo

From left, Craig Robinson, Kate Hudson, director Ana Lily Amirpour and Ed Skrein pose for photographers at the premiere of 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th iteration of the Venice Film Festival. AP Photo

Eli Roth, centre, attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Jury member Sarah Gadon, in a Greta Constantine dress, attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Venezia78 Jury member Virginie Efira, in a black patterned dress, attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Marina Valdemoro Maino, aka Maryna, attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Ruth Wilson attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Ludovica Pagani, in a black floral strapless gown, attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Mireia Lalaguna attends the red carpet for 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. Getty Images

Federica Panicucci, in a dramatic Antonio Riva Milano dress, arrives for the premiere of 'Lost Illusions' during the 78th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. EPA

Madalina Ghenea, in a black lace dress with satin skirt, arrives for the premiere of 'Lost Illusions' during the 78th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. EPA

Turkish actor Can Yaman arrives for the premiere of 'Lost Illusions' during the 78th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. EPA

Rhashan Stone, left, and Olivia Williams arrive for the premiere of 'Lost Illusions' during the 78th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. AP Photo

Italian actress and host of the festival, Serena Rossi, arrives for the premiere of 'Lost Illusions' during the 78th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. EPA

Maria Sharapova, in a nude Dior gown, arrives for the premiere of 'Lost Illusions' during the 78th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2021. AP Photo

The 78th Venice Film Festival is in full flow, with stars turning out in force to walk the red carpet as some of the year’s most hotly anticipated films premiere.

And day five of the festival was no different, as films including Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon and Lost Illusions were screened.

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, directed by Ana Lily Amirpour and starring Kate Hudson, tells the story of a young girl with special abilities who escapes from an asylum in New Orleans. As she enters back into the chaotic reality around her, she makes unexpected allies along the way.

Hudson wore a dramatic red Valentino gown for the premiere on Sunday evening, with lace panel detailing and a sheer neckline.

She posed for photos on the red carpet alongside Amirpour, who brought her adorable dog Benny along for the occasion, much to the delight of other guests.

Scroll through the gallery above to see pictures from day five of the 78th Venice Film Festival

Elsewhere, French drama Lost Illusion enjoyed its premiere in competition on Sunday. The film is a modern adaptation of Honore de Balzac’s novel of the same name, starring Benjamin Voisin, Cecile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Gerard Depardieu, Xavier Dolan and Jeanne Balibar.

The 78th Venice International Film Festival runs until Saturday, September 11