Director Pedro Almodovar and actress Penelope Cruz pose for photos during the photocall of the film "Parallel Mothers" at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 1, 2021. The 78th Venice International Film Festival kicked off in the Italian lagoon city on Wednesday evening, amid still stringent anti-pandemic measures, and a large line-up that includes the world premiere of Pedro Almodovar's new film "Parallel Mothers". (La Biennale di Venezia/Handout via Xinhua)
