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Youthful beauty Monica Bellucci, 52, is a vision in breathtaking pink gown as she receives prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastián Film Festival

Over the years, she’s been celebrated for her jaw-dropping beauty and youthful good looks as much as she has her captivating performances in film.

And Monica Bellucci put on a breathtaking glamorous display on Wednesday evening, when she received the prestigious Donostia Award for her glittering movie career at the 65th San Sebastián Film Festival in northern Spain.

The 52-year-old Italian-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 actress was a vision as she stepped out onto the stage to receive the festival’s highest honour in a flowing pink chiffon gown.

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Honoured: Monica Bellucci was the guest of honour as she received the prestigious Donostia Award at the 65th San Sebastián Film Festival in northern Spain on Wednesday evening

She complemented the pleated number, which featured sheer sleeves and was cinched at the waist with a high band, with an elegant gold necklace.

The mother-of-two let her glossy chestnut brown waves flow down her back for the big event, while her natural beauty was accentuated with a dusting of makeup.

Hours before receiving her award, the Bond girl attended a brief press conference, where she spoke about her decades-long career, and how much violence has played a role in a number of her films.

Pretty in pink: The 52-year-old Italian-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 actress was a vision as she stepped out onto the stage to receive the festival’s highest honour in a flowing pink chiffon gown

Stunning: She complemented the pleated number, which featured sheer sleeves and was cinched at the waist with a high band, with an elegant gold necklace

Greetings: She affectionately greeted actor Jon Malkovich as he presented her award to her

Body of work: The brunette beauty was awarded for her glittering, decades-long movie career

Proudly posing: The screen star posed proudly with her ornate trophy after making her speech

‘I think this duality between poetry and violence has always been part of my career. I think the poetry in violence is part of my work,’ Variety quoted her as saying, when she was asked about her role in the 2001 movie Malèna.

On starring in Irreversible a year later – which saw her character brutally raped – she said: ‘When the film came out in Cannes, it was a scandal in some ways. People thought it was too violent… Today it’s a cult movie, and young students study it at university.’

Over the summer, Monica had a busy season promoting her film On The Milky Road.

Natural beauty: The mother-of-two let her glossy chestnut brown waves flow down her back for the big event, while her natural beauty was accentuated with a dusting of makeup

Got it in the bag: She teamed her eye-catching ensemble with a matching small clutch purse

As well as co-producing, the actress plays Nevesta alongside Serbian actor Emir Kusturica in the three-part narrative, which follows the life of a man and his country, from war, to when he falls in love and his eventual transition into hermit monk.

It is her first screen outing since her role as assassin’s widow Lucia Sciarra in Spectre, where she enjoyed a steamy romp with Bond, played by Daniel Craig.

In the lead-up to the film’s release, Daniel Craig insisted that his character would be kept on his toes by strong female leads, brought in to match 007 with their intelligence, style and 𝓈ℯ𝓍 appeal.

Photo call: Earlier in the day, the youthful Bond girl attended a photo call for the big event

Blowing kisses: The screen beauty blew kisses at gathered photographers, reporters and fans

A history of violence: During a brief press conference, she spoke about her decades-long career, and how much violence has played a role in a number of her films

Stylish: Monica looked sensational as she stepped out for the photo call in a stylish black suit

But critics were disappointed that beyond their on-screen romp, Monica’s character only managed to make it into the storyline for a matter of minutes.

With her age-defying looks, it is clear to see that curiosity springs as to how she manages to stay so young – a secret she divulged to The Telegraph this summer.

She said: ‘I do Pilates and swim, but I don’t wake up at six and go to the gym. Forget it! It is not a matter of age, it is a matter of energy. The body gets older but the soul younger, You can be old at just 20.’

Backdrop: The coastal setting made for a stunning backdrop as Monica posed for snapshots

Shade: She shielded her eyes from the bright sunshine with a pair of oversized sunglasses

Fans: Scores of fans lined the road to catch a glimpse of the star as she posed up a storm

Shots: They stood with their smartphones raised to capture snapshots of the lauded actress

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