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Why are film festival standing ovations so long?

The critically acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s new movie The Room Next Door, starrin...

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14.11 3 Sep 2024


Why are film festival standing ovations so long?


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14.11 3 Sep 2024


The critically acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s new movie The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, received a 17 minute standing ovation after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival yesterday. But, why are standing ovations at film festivals so long? And do the people doing all this clapping not get tired!? 

Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Film Critic Brian Lloyd.

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