AceShowbiz - The Venice International Film Festival has implemented special measures to prevent former couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie from encountering each other during their movie promotions at the event. Artistic director Alberto Barbera revealed that Jolie will present her film "Maria" on August 29th and depart immediately with director Pablo Larrain for the Telluride Film Festival. Pitt, on the other hand, will arrive on Saturday, September 1, for the premiere of his film "Wolfs" with George Clooney.

The decision to separate their appearances was not at the request of Pitt or Jolie. According to a source, "Neither asked for that, they were wise enough to realize." Notably, Jolie arrived in Italy on Wednesday to debut her film about opera singer Maria Callas.

Amidst their ongoing and acrimonious divorce, Pitt and Jolie have been bitterly disputing issues related to their French winery, Chateau Miraval, and their children. Some of their six children have reportedly dropped Pitt's name. The former couple's divorce remains pending, with both legally single.

Jolie's appearance at the Venice Film Festival marks a return to the red carpet for the star after 17 years. She and Pitt last attended the event in 2007 for the premiere of "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford".