Monica Bellucci Is Cannes Ready, Lensed By Ellen von Unwerth For Madame Figaro

Italian actor Monica Bellucci covers the latest issue of Madame Figaro in advance of the Cannes Film Festival. The Italian icon is styled by Barbara Baumel in images by Ellen von Unwerth. / Hair by John Nollet, makeup by Letizia Carnevale

The recent Bond girl will preside over the opening and closing ceremonies at this year's 70th anniversary Cannes Film Testival May 17-28. The ceremonial duties will mark a return for Bellucci, who previously served as master of ceremonies in 2003. She was also a member of the jury in 2006. Spanish director Pedro Almodovar will serve as president of the jury.