Approximately 300 protesters, dressed in white boiler suits, gathered on the red carpet where famous Hollywood stars typically debut their films at the 11-day event. Holding banners with messages such as 'Our home is on fire' and 'No to cruise ships', they sat outside the main festival venue, chanting slogans and drawing the attention of police. One protester, Chiara Buratti, emphasized the importance of addressing the climate crisis, stating that it is more significant than anything else in the world at the moment. The group hoped to gain support from celebrities for their cause. The protesters peacefully dispersed in the afternoon, around 1200 GMT, as Saturday marked the last day of the festival on the Venice Lido, with the announcement of the Golden Lion prize winner scheduled for the evening. Buratti mentioned that the protesters were also organizing a march on a different part of the Lido later in the day. The demonstrators, representing Italian and foreign groups, were participating in a five-day Venice Climate Camp event. Demonstrator Sina Reisch from the German group Ende Gelande stated, "The climate crisis knows no boundaries, so why should we only focus on local issues in our own countries?" She emphasized the importance of recognizing the interconnected nature of various struggles. The protesters received support from musician Mick Jagger and actor Donald Sutherland, who will be attending the red carpet event later to promote their thriller film "The Burnt Orange Heresy." Jagger expressed satisfaction that the younger generation is taking action to protect the planet, noting the current administration's rollback of environmental regulations in the US. Sutherland emphasized the importance of environmental protesters receiving support and urged for political change to ensure a better future for future generations. He stated that they are causing destruction to the world. He acknowledged that we have played a part in this destruction, but emphasized that they are actively ensuring it.