Winged lions, which are the symbol of Venice, are stored behind a fence that has a sign that reads 'Work in progress', before they are placed around the Venice Film Festival, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.
The ambassador of the Venice Film Festival, actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta, poses during a press conference on the beach of Venice's Lido during the Venice Film Festival, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.
The ambassador of the Venice Film Festival, actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta, poses during a press conference on the beach of Venice's Lido during the Venice Film Festival, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.
Actress Eva Mendes arrives for the screening of the film "Baaria" which opens the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.
Spanish actress Manuela Velasco poses during the press conference for the film "Rec 2" at the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.
Italian televison presenter Toffanin Silvia and Piersilvio Berlusconi, the son of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, share a kiss as they arrive for the screening of the film "Baaria," which opens the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.