Venice 2017: a Festival Built for Two

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The Shape Of Water Premiere - 74th Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Guillermo del Toro and Sally Hawkins walk the red carpet ahead of the 'The Shape Of Water' screening during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 31, 2017 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)

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Celebrity Sightings at the 74th Venice Film Festival - August 31, 2017

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: George Clooney and Amal Clooney are seen leaving Hotel Cipriani during the 74th Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2017 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Photopix/GC Images)

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attends the 'Downsizing' screening and Opening Ceremony during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 30, 2017 in Venice, Italy.

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First Reformed Premiere - 74th Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Ethan Hawke (L) and Paul Schrader walk the red carpet ahead of the 'First Reformed' screening during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 31, 2017 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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The Devil And Father Amorth Photocall - 74th Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: William Friedkin attends the 'The Devil And Father Amorth' photocall during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on August 31, 2017 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

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The Devil And Father Amorth Photocall - 74th Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: William Friedkin is dancing with a guest during the 'The Devil And Father Amorth' photocall during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on August 31, 2017 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Downsizing Premiere & Opening Ceremony - 74th Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 30: Guests walk the red carpet ahead of the 'Downsizing' screening and Opening Ceremony during the 74th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 30, 2017 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

August 31, 2017

Festivals

Festivals are all about a vast array of talent, ideas and points of view. A good festival – like the ever-classy, ever-young Venice Film Festival – also emphasizes collaboration, its relaxed atmosphere allowing for filmmakers and actors to get together to both celebrate their work and conjure future projects. Two days into Venice 2017, some star duos shine brightly.