First held in 1932 as the Esposizione d’Arte Cinematografica – then just a section of the Biennale – Venice Film Festival is not only the oldest festival of its kind in the world, but also the most glamorous (with the possible exception of Cannes). Its upcoming 83rd edition looks set to be as glitzy as ever, with the likes of Dakota Johnson, Penélope Cruz, Pamela Anderson, Javier Bardem, Robert Pattinson, Alicia Vikander and the Gallagher brothers (yes, really) all descending on the Lido for the usual cycle of parties and premieres. As we count down to opening night, revisit the most glamorous images from the festival through the years, below.