Angelina Jolie Receives Standing Ovation in Venice

Angelina Jolie was visibly emotional at the Venice Film Festival after her film 'Maria' received an eight-minute standing ovation. Dressed in a stunning beige gown, she broke down in tears during the applause, with her co-star Pierfrancesco Favino offering comfort. Jolie, who portrays opera singer Maria Callas in the film, shared that she spent seven months preparing for the role, finding it to be a deeply therapeutic experience. The film, directed by Pablo Larraín, focuses on the last week of Callas's life in 1977 Paris. Fans on social media praised Jolie's emotional reaction, with many expressing hopes for her to receive an Oscar nomination for her performance. The film will be available on Netflix, with the release date yet to be announced.