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Dakota Johnson dazzles in glitzy off-the-shoulder gown with her hair in tight curls as she attends premiere for A Bigger Splash at the Venice Film Festival

Published: 15:52 EST, 6 September 2015 | Updated: 20:07 EST, 6 September 2015

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Earlier in the day, she had looked as pretty as a picture in a floral dress while at a photo call for her new movie A Bigger Splash.

But come the evening, Dakota Johnson was a real knockout as she attended the red carpet premiere for the flick at the 72nd Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sunday.

The 25-year-old showed off her elegant side in a heavily decorated but somehow still understated floor-length black gown as she joined her co-stars at the movie premiere.

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Dazzling: Dakota Johnson looked like a dark and mysterious vision in a floor-skimming black dress as she attended the premiere for A Bigger Splash at the 72nd Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sunday

The 50 Shades Of Grey actress highlighted her slim figure with the heavy fabric skimming neatly over her body, much of the material adorned with large, reflective silver embellishments.

Adding an extra touch of glamour and a shot of sex appeal to the garment - which largely covered her up - the off-shoulder style allowed her to flaunt some skin.

Thanks to the fetching design, she was able to show off her dainty bird tattoo, sitting high up on the back of her right shoulder.

Glitzy: The 25-year-old actress oozed style and a bit of sex appeal in the long dress, which skimmed neatly over her enviable figure

Sexy smoulder: The beautiful star looked over her bare shoulders as she oozed sophistication for the hundreds of photographers lined up on the red carpet

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New look: Usually rocking a straightened 'do, Dakota looked nearly unrecognisable with her hair styled in chic corkcscrew curls

However, at first glance Dakota was almost unrecognisable, thanks to her short brunette locks being coiffed into tight curls, a change from her usual look.

The glamorous corkscrew curls were a chic addition to her premiere aesthetic, though, as well as the seductively heavy silver eye make-up, giving an almost 1970s vibe.

It was quite the departure from her look just hours before at the photo call, which saw her with her hair straightened and wearing a pretty poppy-print dress with an A-line skirt, her make-up softer and more natural.

1970s vibe: The heavily-embellished dress, heavy make-up and curly mane gave Dakota a retro vibe on Sunday evening

Stepping out: She flashed her dainty strappy heels as she stepped onto the red carpet

Inked: The off-shoulder cut of the gorgeous dress allowed the 50 Shades of Grey actress to show off her bird tattoo on her right shoulder

Altogether now: (L-R) Matthias Schoenaerts, Dakota, director Luca Guadagnino, Tilda Swinton, Corrado Guzzanti and Ralph Fiennes posed as a group for the A Bigger Splash premiere

Dakota - who is at the annual film festival promoting A Bigger Splash and another new film, Black Mass - lapped up the attention on the red carpet as she joined her co-stars for the film's big debut.

Meanwhile the film's leading lady Tilda, 54, looked utterly sensational and far younger than her years in a stunning pale yellow gown that accentuated her willowy figure.

The lemon shade flattered her milky pale skin tone, while the cut - included a thick waist-cinching band around her slender middle, and an asymmetric draped shoulder.

Stylish group: Dakota looked a knockout in her black dress, but had stiff competition from Tilda in her lemon gown, and a very sharply-dressed Matthias

Behold! Actor Ralph, 52, looked proud to be showing off his gorgeous co-star as he stepped back to allow her time alone in front of the cameras

Natural: Although Dakota has only recently made an impact on Hollywood, she proved she's got star quality in her blood as she posed for the cameras

Larking about! Matthias fooled around as he held Dakota tightly at the sunset premiere

Her cropped blonde locks were styled to perfection, a combination of neat and messy that worked well with her striking features, with her lips painted in a perky shade of pink.

The gentlemen scrubbed up well for the red carpet premiere, too, with 52-year-old Ralph cutting a dapper figure in a double-breasted grey suit and striped shirt without a tie.

Matthias Schoenaerts, 37, went for a more traditional look for the big night, going for a clean black suit with a white shirt and matching black tie, his hair slicked back to reveal his handsome face.

The talented group were also joined on the red carpet by the film's director Luca Guadagnino, and their co-star Corrado Guzzanti.

Winning look: Tilda looked far younger than her 54 years as she oozed her unique brand of style and sophistication in a lemon yellow dress

Star of the show: The British actress, who plays the leading role in the new film, showed off her enviable figure in the beautiful dress

Style statement: The actress' short blonde locks were coiffed into a messy yet neat style, as she wore a simple pop of pink on her lips

Also at the premiere was actress Elizabeth Banks, 41, who went for an eye-catching floral dress with a very deep plunging neckline.

The hilarious actress - who is is on the prize jury for the festival this year - made a showing off her slim and shapely figure as the dress clung to her curves, the white lace overlay trailing down behind her as she stepped out onto the red carpet.

A Bigger Splash explores the unusual tensions that unfold when a singer Marianne (Tilda) and her boyfriend (Matthias) are paid a visit during their restful trip on an island just outside of Italy by her ex-boyfriend, Harry (Ralph).

Dapper: Ralph looked in good spirits as he posed up a storm on the red carpet in his grey suit and striped shirt

Beautiful: Elizabeth Banks made an impression as she arrived at the premiere, cutting a fine figure in a white lace and floral dress with a deep plunging neckline

Busy bee: The actress, 41, is on the prize jury for this year's Venice Film Festival, and has been making several appearances in recent days

Harry, who also happens to be the one who introduced Marianne to her current other half, is accompanied by his daughter Penelope (Dakota).

Directed by Guadagnino, whose previous credits include I Am Love, it is expected to hit cinema screens in May 2016.

Meanwhile, Dakota has recently finished up filming the romantic comedy How To Be Single opposite Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann and Damon Wayans and set for a February 12, 2016 release.

Cinema-goers: Inside the venue, Dakota sat next to Matthias as the film was announced

Her moment: Tilda received a round of applause from the audience as she stood up to blow kisses

Whoop! She also made sure to cheer and pay her respects for her talented co-stars

Time to enjoy the film: The co-stars sat together as they prepared to watch A Bigger Splash

No rest: Dakota is currently at the film festival to promote two films - A Bigger Splash and Black Mass

She also has two Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels in the works and she also has completed two films for release later this year.

One of them is Black Mass starring Johnny Depp in the title role, focusing on the true story of Whitey Bulgar who was the most infamous criminal in South Boston and became an FBI informant.

The Venice Film 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.

It is part of the city's much-loved Biennale, which was founded by the Venetian City Council in 1895.