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Behind the scenes at Venice Film Festival! Diane Kruger tucks into a plate of pasta... as Alessandra Ambrosio larks around her hotel room in candid Instagram snaps

Published: 07:31 EST, 4 September 2015 | Updated: 07:58 EST, 4 September 2015

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With the 72nd Venice International Film Festival now well underway, stars from around the globe are continuing to descend upon the iconic Italian city to celebrate international cinema in all its forms.

And the special VIPs have wasted no time in taking to their social media sites to give fans a sneak-peak of all the backstage action.

Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Diane Kruger happily shared a goofy snap of herself enjoying a plate of Spaghetti Bolognese.

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A-list insight: Stars from across the globe have wasted no time in taking to their social media sites to give fans a sneak-peak of all the backstage action from Venice Film Festival - here Diane Kruger can be seen enjoying a plate of Spaghetti Bolognese

‘Even WITH the bib I managed to ruin my white silk top,’ she captioned the image.

Meanwhile, Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her playful side as she larked around her hotel room, dressed in a plunging white floral gown.

As she jumped on her bed, the striking ensemble – complete with a thigh-slash split – drew attention to her lean and slender frame.

Jumping for joy: Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her playful side as she larked around her hotel room, dressed in a plunging white floral gown

Candid shots: Photography icon Greg Williams captured stars such as Jake Gyllenhall, Mark Ruffalo and Stanley Tucci as part of his incredible #artofbehindthescenes series

Taking a cruise: The renowned photographer uploaded various stunning black and white images from the glamorous event, including shots of the Everest cast taking a wild ride on the Grand Canal

She said: ‘Volare #acquaroom #italyisforlovers #Venezia #venicefilmfestival @philosophyofficial.’

Elsewhere, photography icon Greg Williams captured stars such as Jake Gyllenhall, Mark Ruffalo and Stanley Tucci as part of his incredible #artofbehindthescenes series.

The renowned photographer uploaded various stunning black and white images from the glamorous event, including shots of the Everest cast taking a wild ride on the Grand Canal.

High spirits: One image shows Jake Gyllenhall having a giggle at the opening of his new film Everest

'A mans gotta eat...': The Hollywood actor was seen tucking into a plate of pasta during a boat ride

Kicking back: Another shot sees him chilling out back at the hotel in the Venice heat after a press conference

Hollywood beauty Elizabeth Banks posted a cheeky snap of her ‘booty’ in her gorgeous white embellished gown from the festival’s opening night.

She told her fans: ‘Taking this booty to the opening ceremony of the #Venice film festival. #noSpanx #werk.’

Both Elizabeth and Diane have been specially selected to do the judging at 72nd annual event, where they would form part of The Venezia 72 Competition jury, just one of three juries drawn from international fields.

'#noSpanx': Hollywood beauty Elizabeth Banks posted a cheeky snap of her ‘booty’ in her gorgeous white embellished gown from the festival’s opening night

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'Goofing off in Venice!' She also posted an image of her herself enjoying the sights of the beautiful city

Their jury will be headed up by Gravity director Alfonso Cuaron and also feature British screenplay writer Lynne Ramsay, French author Emmanuel Carrère and Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien.

The festival runs until 12 September this year and will review such films as Everest and The Danish Girl.

The competition will feature 21 films, including hotly-anticipated roles by Johnny Depp, Eddie Redmayne, Keira Knightley, Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult.