Kim Kardashian, keira Knightley, Monica Bellucci and others at the premiere of the Opera “La Traviata”

While on the French Riviera hosted the closing ceremony of the 69th Cannes film festival, in Italy this evening was the debut of Sofia Coppola as the Director of the Opera “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi.

To support the American film Director, screenwriter, actress and film producer came Monica Bellucci, keira Knightley, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Elizabeth Hurley and other celebrities.

Monica Belluchi

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Some time ago in one of his interviews, Coppola admitted that he decided to stage this Opera for several reasons, including because of the involvement in the project, Valentino Garavani is the designer created the costumes.

I didn’t know what to expect from the Opera, for me it’s a whole new experience. But Valentino has offered. And I thought that such a chance is rarely

– shared Coppola.

Himself Valentino who cooperates with the Rome Opera house, wanted to work with Sophia even after her 2006 film “Marie Antoinette”.

Monica Bellucci