Wearing white boiler suits, around 300 protesters gathered on the red carpet where Hollywood celebrities typically debut their films during the 11-day event in Venice. Holding banners with messages like 'Our home is on fire' and 'No to cruise ships', the group sat outside the main festival venue, chanting slogans and drawing attention from police. Chiara Buratti, a member of the Venice anti-cruise ship committee, stated that the protesters wanted to bring awareness to the climate crisis, believing it to be a crucial issue. They hoped to gain support from celebrities for their cause. The protesters arrived early in the morning and peacefully dispersed hours later. The festival's last day, held on the Venice Lido, will culminate in the announcement of the Golden Lion prize winner in the evening. Buratti mentioned that the protesters were also planning to march elsewhere on the Lido later in the day. The demonstrators, who are from Italian and foreign groups, were participating in a five-day Venice Climate Camp event. Demonstrator Sina Reisch from the German group Ende Gelande emphasized that the climate crisis is a global issue that transcends borders, and that it is important to recognize the connections between different struggles. The protesters received support from musician Mick Jagger and actor Donald Sutherland, who are scheduled to walk the red carpet later to present their thriller "The Burnt Orange Heresy". Jagger expressed his satisfaction with the younger generation taking action to protect the planet, stating that they will be the ones to inherit it. He voiced concern over the current administration in the US rolling back environmental regulations, urging people to protest and fight for environmental and migrant rights. Sutherland emphasized the importance of supporting these causes, warning that future generations will have nothing if necessary changes are not made in government. He stated that they are destroying the world. While acknowledging our own role in its ruination, he pointed out that they are now guaranteeing its decline.