Casey Affleck returned to the Venice Film Festival with his directorial effort, Company, which earned a 4½‑minute ovation during its debut screening in the Sala Grande. The applause continued as the cast left, then faded, and star Nick Nolte received an extra‑rousing cheer.
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Key facts
- Affleck returned to the Venice Film Festival with his directorial film Company.
- Company earned a 4½‑minute ovation at its debut screening in the Sala Grande.
- Affleck and the cast left while applause was still ongoing, and the applause later died off.
- Star Nick Nolte received an extra‑rousing cheer during the screening.
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