George Clooney rides the Venice wave

 Hollywood US star George Clooney (R) gestures onboard a taxi boat in the Venice canal grande upon his arrival in Venice for the Mostra Film Festival on August 27, 2013. Clooney is in Venice to present the movie " Gravity " by director Alfonso Cuaron out of competition at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. AFP
 

 Hollywood US star George Clooney (L) stands onboard a taxi boat in the Venice canal grande upon his arrival in Venice for the Mostra Film Festival on August 27, 2013. Clooney is in Venice to present the movie " Gravity " by director Alfonso Cuaron out of competition at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. AFP

 Hollywood US star George Clooney (C) waves from aboard a taxi boat in the Venice canal grande upon his arrival in Venice for the Mostra Film Festival on August 27, 2013. Clooney is in Venice to present the movie " Gravity " by director Alfonso Cuaron out of competition at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. AFP

Hollywood US star George Clooney (C) waves as he enjoys a gondola tour as he arrives in Venice for the Mostra Film Festival on August 27, 2013. AFP

Hollywood US star George Clooney (R) enjoys a gondola tour as he arrives in Venice for the Mostra Film Festival on August 27, 2013. AFP