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Saving the best for last! Elizabeth Banks stuns in showstopping plunging red gown as she pulls out all the stops for final night of Venice Film Festival

Published: 14:54 EST, 12 September 2015 | Updated: 15:09 EST, 12 September 2015

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She has stunned in a string of exquisite gowns throughout the prestigious European movie event.

But Elizabeth Banks certainly saved the best for last as she put on a showstopping display at final day of the 72nd Venice Film Festival in Italy on Saturday.

The 41-year-old Hollywood star wore a dramatic red gown which flaunted a hint of toned leg and sexy cleavage at the festival, where she is a member of the prize-giving jury.

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Red-dy for my close up: Elizabeth Banks looked jaw-dropping as she arrived at the Closing Ceremony and premiere of Lao Pao to conclude the 72nd Venice Film Festival in Italy on Saturday

Elizabeth wore the exquisite dress, which appeared to be made of taffeta and boasted a unique halterneck with a choker draped across her throat.

The gown bunched in on the actress' tiny waist and split down to the ground to show off her slim legs.

She carried a structured black clutch bag with a gold-cage overlay and pearl studs on top, which complemented her strappy, sky-high heels.

Blonde beauty: The 41-year-old Hollywood star wore a dramatic red gown which flaunted a hint of toned leg and sexy cleavage at the event, where she is a member of the prize-giving jury

Retro glam: Elizabeth wore the exquisite dress, which appeared to be made of taffeta and boasted a unique halterneck with a choker style addition

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Elizabeth wore her blonde locks in a chic quiff with a chignon tied at the back.

Her red lipstick perfectly matched her gown, while she wore a slick of liquid eyeliner to give the ensemble a retro feel.

The stunning star kept her accessories simple with just a pair of pearl stud earrings which matched the pearl detail on her clutch.

Blonde babe: Her red lipstick perfectly matched her gown, while she wore a slick of liquid eyeliner to give the ensemble a retro feel

Presenting: Once inside Elizabeth sat on stage while dishing out awards to various stars of the movie industry

Pulling out the sartorial stops: As the festival, which kicked off last week, has progressed, Elizabeth has sported a series of exquisite gowns, including two stunning floral numbers

As the festival, which kicked off last week, has progressed, Elizabeth has sported a series of exquisite gowns, however, Saturday night's number is by far the most dramatic.

Her other looks have included two heavily embroidered floral gowns.

Once inside, Elizabeth sat on stage while dishing out awards to various stars of the movie industry.

The stunning star presented 14-year-old actor Abraham Attah with the Marcello Mastroianni Award to a Young Actor for his role in Beasts Of No Nations.

Another star to grace the red carpet alongside Elizabeth was fellow actress Diane Kruger.

Prize giving: The stunning star presented actor Abraham Attah with the Marcello Mastroianni Award to a Young Actor for his role in Beasts Of No Nations

Round of applause: As well as judging at the festival, Elizabeth was also on hand to dish out awards at the closing ceremony

Girl with the pearl earrings: The stunning star kept her accessories simple with just a pair of pearl stud earrings

Gothic glam: Another star to grace the red carpet was Elizabeth's fellow judge, actress Diane Kruger

Elizabeth and Diane are on the prize jury for the festival this year and will review such films as Everest and The Danish Girl.

Diane epitomised gothic glam in her polo-neck lace gown, which featured a black mesh overlay atop a nude bustier before sweeping into a dramatic full bodied skirt.

Other movie hotshots who attended the ceremony and sat alongside the women on the judging panel included Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski and Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan.

They were joined by British director Lynne Ramsay, Italian director Francesco Munzi, French novelist Emmanuel Carrere and president of the jury Alfonso Cuaron.

Woman in black: Elizabeth and Diane are on the prize jury for the festival this year and will review such films as Everest and The Danish Girl

The movie elite: Other movie hotshots who attended the ceremony and sat alongside the women on the judging panel included Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski and Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan