Angelina Jolie looked every inch the leading lady as she arrived at the Hotel Excelsior by boat for the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.

The Hollywood actress, 49, is in the city to promote her latest film, Maria, which will premiere on Thursday evening.

Angelina looked effortlessly demure in a brown chiffon gown which had intricate criss cross stitching in the shape of a diamond across the waist.

She complemented the look with matching heels and donned a pair of sunglasses as she emerged from her boat, waving to fans.

Angelia flew into Venice earlier this week ahead of the premiere for Maria, which is an upcoming biographical drama film about opera singer Maria Calla.

Angelina Jolie looked every inch the leading lady as she arrived at the Hotel Excelsior by boat for the Venice Film Festival on Thursday

The Hollywood actress, 49, has arrived in the city to promote her latest film, Maria, which will premiere on Thursday evening

Angelina looks worlds away from her usual Hollywood glamour as Maria

The actress has transformed herself into the role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas for the film, which will follow her turbulent life and legacy

Angelina looked effortlessly demure in a brown chiffon gown which had intricate criss cross stitching in the shape of a diamond across the waist

Angelia flew into Venice earlier this week ahead of the premiere for Maria, which is an upcoming biographical drama film about opera singer Maria Calla

She complemented the look with matching heels and donned a pair of sunglasses

The Hollywood star appeared in high spirits as she waved to fans

Angelina posed for photographers before heading to the hotel

The actress gave a wave and looked excited as the countdown to her premiere started

Angelina looked touched by the reception she got from fans as she arrived