Cate Blanchett wears face mask on red carpet at Venice Film Festival

Jury members Cate Blanchett and Ludivine Sagnier (C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Hollywood star Cate Blanchett walked the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival in a glitzy gown and face mask.

The Australian, who is president of the 2020 jury, posed for pictures as she arrived at the opening ceremony of the 77th edition of the event.