Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival

Every year, the vibrant red carpets of Venice come alive with Hollywood's biggest stars, heralding the start of the bustling fall film festival season. As the 83rd edition of the prestigious event commences this Wednesday on the picturesque Lido, a who's who of tinseltown will be in attendance, including Noel and Liam Gallagher, Robert Pattinson, Rooney Mara, George Clooney, and Penélope Cruz.

While the allure of star-studded red carpets remains a constant, this year's lineup reveals a more diverse mix of talent, featuring Hollywood figures taking on intriguing roles — such as Robert Pattinson embodying Chris Hansen from “To Catch a Predator,” and Dakota Johnson playing Marilyn Monroe. The festival's lineup also promises a treasure trove of documentaries and awards hopefuls, with Guy Pearce portraying Rupert Murdoch and George Clooney receiving a lifetime achievement award.

Surprisingly, amidst this star-studded affair, the spotlight may also turn towards a man who will not be physically present: Elon Musk. The anticipation builds as Alex Gibney's nearly four-hour documentary, chronicling the life of the world's richest man, tantalizes festival-goers with its exploration of power dynamics in the 21st century.

When the documentary was initially announced, Musk dismissed it as a "hit piece" on social media, to which Gibney retorted, "How would you know?"