Ellen Burstyn wept and embraced co‑stars Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson and Murray Bartlett when her drama "Place to Be" received a six‑minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The film features Burstyn as an elderly woman who goes on a road trip. The audience cheered her emotional performance.
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Fans of Burstyn or Anderson see them sharing a heartfelt moment at a major festival and the film’s strong audience response.
Key facts
- Ellen Burstyn wept and hugged co‑stars Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson and Murray Bartlett at the Venice Film Festival.
- The drama "Place to Be" earned a six‑minute standing ovation at the festival.
- Burstyn’s role in the film is an elderly woman who goes on a road trip.
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